ScreenZen vs Pluckeye

ScreenZen8.8Visit Pluckeye8.7Visit

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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Pluckeye #7 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Pluckeye

• ScreenZen fits best

  Users wanting a capable free blocker

• Pluckeye fits best

  System-wide filtering across desktop and Android

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Side by side

Feature	ScreenZen 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Pluckeye 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#6 in Distraction Blocking Software	#7 in Distraction Blocking Software
Best for	Users wanting a capable free blocker	System-wide filtering across desktop and Android
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features ScreenZen 3/4 · Pluckeye 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	Android
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	Filters websites, media types, and programs across supported computers Adds schedules, delayed changes, locked settings, and bypass protection Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and browser extensions
Cons	Browser-extension coverage is a limitation Optional Halo hardware is separate from the core software No AI features	iOS is unsupported Android lockdown uses Plucky tools and Andoff Browser-based configuration may not suit users seeking a native settings app
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 →	Pluckeye is an Internet filtering tool for people who want firm limits on online access rather than simple browser-level blocking. It can filter websites, media types, and programs across supported computers, with rules that apply by day… 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

• Pluckeye — where it wins

  • Filters websites, media types, and programs across supported computers
  • Adds schedules, delayed changes, locked settings, and bypass protection
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and browser extensions

  Where it doesn't

  • iOS is unsupported
  • Android lockdown uses Plucky tools and Andoff
  • Browser-based configuration may not suit users seeking a native settings app

• ScreenZen8.8/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit ScreenZenFull verdict →
• Pluckeye8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free, system-wide blocker for people who need rules that resist easy bypasses.

  Visit PluckeyeFull verdict →