ScreenZen
7.3#3 in screen time management apps$49 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitScreenZen vs SmartBreak
SmartBreak
6.1#21 in screen time management apps$14.99 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ScreenZen | SmartBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The maker says core app settings and blocking data are stored only on the device and that the core app collects no personally identifiable information. | InchWest's privacy policy says it may share information with third-party partners for marketing or promotional purposes and will not sell it. |
| Purpose | ScreenZen blocks distracting apps and websites to help people reduce screen time. | SmartBreak monitors computer use and prompts users to take breaks to help prevent eye strain and mental stress. |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] and invites users to join its Discord community. | The user guide directs customers with registration problems to [email protected]. |
ScreenZen plans
- ScreenZen appFree
- halo$49, paid once
SmartBreak plans
- SmartBreak 1.x license upgrade$4.99, paid once
- SmartBreak 2 (Single user license)$14.99, paid once
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.
Pick SmartBreak if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.