ScreenZen vs Jomo

ScreenZen8.8Visit Jomo8.2Visit

Higher score ScreenZen #6 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ScreenZen

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Jomo #12 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Jomo

• ScreenZen fits best

  Users wanting a capable free blocker

• Jomo fits best

  Apple users wanting routines and strict limits

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Side by side

Feature	ScreenZen 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Jomo 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.2
Ranking	#6 in Distraction Blocking Software	#12 in Distraction Blocking Software
Best for	Users wanting a capable free blocker	Apple users wanting routines and strict limits
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	$14.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Community	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features ScreenZen 3/4 · Jomo 4/4
Scheduled blocking	✓	✓
Recurring schedules	✓	✓
Locked sessions	✓	✓
Browser extensions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Block targets	Websites and apps	Websites and apps
Mobile apps	Ios and android	Ios
Devices included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan covers app and website blocking with no subscription required Combines schedules, daily limits, delays, lock mode, and usage tracking Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android	Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans
Cons	Browser-extension coverage is a limitation Optional Halo hardware is separate from the core software No AI features	Coverage is centered on iPhone, iPad, and Mac The Free Plan allows only 1 Session and 1 Action or Limit Advanced controls require a paid plan
Our verdict	ScreenZen is a free digital-wellbeing app for people who want to reduce mindless scrolling, improve focus, or create phone-free periods. It blocks selected apps and websites, supports scheduled blocking periods and daily usage limits, and… Read the review →	Jomo combines screen-time tracking with distraction blocking for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It can block apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics on Mac through immediate, scheduled, recurring, or continuous rules. Users can also… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ScreenZen — where it wins

  • Free plan covers app and website blocking with no subscription required
  • Combines schedules, daily limits, delays, lock mode, and usage tracking
  • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Browser-extension coverage is a limitation
  • Optional Halo hardware is separate from the core software
  • No AI features

• Jomo — where it wins

  • Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics
  • Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines
  • Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage is centered on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • The Free Plan allows only 1 Session and 1 Action or Limit
  • Advanced controls require a paid plan

• ScreenZen8.8/10 · Free plan

  A capable free blocker for apps, websites, schedules, limits, and mindful delays.

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• Jomo8.2/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A focused Apple-only blocker with routines, strict locks, and flexible paid plans.

  Visit JomoFull verdict →