Deskly
5.8#28 in screen time management appsFree planFree planWindows
VisitDeskly vs ScreenZen
What both publish
| Fact | Deskly | ScreenZen |
|---|---|---|
| Account requirement | Deskly says an account sign-in is required, while its core screen time data remains local unless cloud sync is enabled. | The core ScreenZen app does not require an account, while Halo requires an account to manage the device and add users. |
| Analytics | Opt-out PostHog analytics collect aggregate feature usage and diagnostics, which the policy says do not include screen time data, window titles, website URLs, or vault contents. | ScreenZen says it may use self-hosted OpenPanel analytics and does not collect per-app usage or activity from apps users have not chosen to block. |
| Support | The privacy policy directs users with questions or concerns to [email protected]. | The site lists [email protected] and invites users to join its Discord community. |
Deskly plans
- DesklyFree
ScreenZen plans
- ScreenZen appFree
- halo$49, paid once
Pick Deskly if…
Deskly suits students, professionals, people reducing unhealthy browsing, and anyone working on digital wellbeing on Windows.
Pick ScreenZen if…
ScreenZen suits people who want app and website blocking, daily limits, or scheduled focus periods across supported devices. Halo may suit users who want Bluetooth-triggered blocking within a chosen physical boundary.