ScreenZen- Website/App Blocker

screenzen

In-app purchases

About this app

Multiple strategies to control your screen time, block apps, block websites and focus. Regain your freedom.

1. Pause before opening your app or website: A bit of time before choosing if you need to open your distracting app. You can have the wait time increase each time you open your app.

2. Interrupt your scrolling: Check your distracting apps for short periods of time so you don't get sucked in.

3. Set an app goal and optionally block when you reach your limit.

4. Configurable for different days of the week and time by app.

5. Messages like "Is this important" before opening your app.

6. See your screen time for only your distracting apps. Don't worry about Google Maps bloating up your time. App usage timer.

Accessibility permission used to block websites.

Ratings and reviews

It works. I literally just downloaded and blocked distracting apps less than half an hour ago and i already forgot and reached for my phone to open one of them haha. Good thing the app worked. I'll update after more time, but initial impression is that this app has just what i was looking for. I can set multiple schedules, pick days/times, and customize which apps belong in that group. Then i can set whether to simply pause or block me from opening the app altogether. Easy to use and free!

This app is mostly pretty useful, but I've lost multiple streaks to glitches. One time the screenzen popped up on an app I didn't have it set for, and in the process of trying to get around that it counted as opening an app I did have set past my limit for the day. Another time I seemed to lose a streak simply because the app crashed.

I love this app for the most part and it's been super helpful to me, but the block that I have on a bunch of apps to make it so I don't waste time instead of going to bed just blocks basically every app, which is an issue because they are not included on the list of blocked apps that I selected, and, one example of how this has been an issue, is that sometimes I have to get home late from places that I'm unfamiliar with, so I need Google maps- however, it's blocked w/out being listed

What's new

New Features:
- Snapchat Spotlight can now be blocked for better focus.
- Random predefined messages can be shown during pauses.
- Custom daily screen time can be set for app groups.
- New group blocking settings make adjusting app limits easier.
- Grace Period allows apps to stay unlocked briefly without tracking usage.
- Daily app open reset time is now customizable.

Improvements:
- Fixed crashes and improved performance and stability.