Side by side
Deskly vs ScreenZen
Both stand on screen time management apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Deskly combines app and website tracking with limits, focus tools and long-range reports at no subscription cost. Its local-storage approach may suit users who want screen-time data to remain on their device unless they choose cloud sync.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
ScreenZen provides free app and website blocking with scheduling and limits. Halo adds Bluetooth-based boundary blocking at a one-time listed price.
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| Deskly | ScreenZen | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | halo: $49, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | deskly.in | screenzen.co |
| On screen time management apps | #10 of 36 | #14 of 36 |
Deskly: what it does well
- Tracks websites across 56 browsers without an extension.
- Daily app caps allow three five-minute extensions.
- Reports cover up to five years.
- Exports data as JSON or structured CSV.
- Local storage is used unless cloud sync is enabled.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
- Account sign-in is required.
- Cloud sync stores synced vault contents on Deskly servers.
ScreenZen: what it does well
- Core app is free on four platforms.
- No account is needed for the core app.
- Supports daily limits and scheduled blocking.
- Lock mode can prevent uninstalling.
- Halo works with unlimited compatible phones and tablets.
What to know first
- Halo costs $49, paid once.
- Halo requires an account to manage devices and users.
- Halo requires iOS 16.4+ or Android 12.0+.
- Terms require users to be at least 13.
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