# AntiScroll -Beat the Scroll- — Quit scrolling, with a cat

> Screen time management app to break social media addiction and reclaim lost hours. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomoki Hosoya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antiscroll-beat-the-scroll/id6756110846 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomoki Hosoya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727161188)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2025-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-10-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is AntiScroll?

AntiScroll is a screen time app built for one problem: the endless scroll of short-form video and social feeds.

"I only meant to look for a second — and an hour was gone." Sound familiar?

YouTube Shorts, TikTok, X, Instagram. Their feeds are tuned to keep you there.

AntiScroll gives you a way out.

[What it does]
Three features that change how you use short-form video.

1. Block apps in small slices
Pick the apps you want to limit and start. (Up to 3 apps for free, as many as you want with Premium.)
You get 3 minutes. Want more? Ask for an extension.
Short limits are what stop "an hour was gone" from happening.

2. Extension activities grounded in brain science
Research suggests the prefrontal cortex is barely engaged while you scroll short-form video — you keep going without really thinking. To stop, you have to wake that part back up.
So an extension in AntiScroll costs you a small activity. Each one asks for just enough thought to break you out of autopilot.

3. See your usage
Time spent in limited apps is counted precisely. Check today and this week at a glance in simple charts.
Watch the numbers come down — useful for staying motivated, and for knowing where you actually stand.

We don't think there's another app that does all three.
With AntiScroll, short-form video stops taking the time you meant to spend on what matters to you.

Start today, and get out of the short-form video loop.

[Plans]
AntiScroll is free to use.

- Free
  - Limit up to 3 apps
  - A banner ad is shown at the bottom of the screen
  - When you request an extension, you may be asked to watch an ad
  - Time-based customization is not available

- Premium (auto-renewing, 1 year)
  - Limit as many apps as you want
  - No ads at all — neither the banner nor the extension ads
  - Time-based customization is available

[About the auto-renewing subscription]
- Title: AntiScroll Premium Plan
- Length: 1 year, auto-renewing
- Price: shown in your local currency on the plan screen in the app and on the App Store product page. (The base price is ¥1,000/year; Apple converts it for each storefront.)
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
- The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period.
- You can manage or cancel auto-renew any time in iOS Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions (also reachable from "Manage Subscription" in the app).
- Terms of Use: https://astonishing-mackerel-e21.notion.site/AntiScroll-Terms-of-Service-befe3f58f50b4b0196343ea07a6c7e20?source=copy_link
- Privacy Policy: https://astonishing-mackerel-e21.notion.site/AntiScroll-Privacy-Policy-2938dc7e6a0144df93de64c9ed2c69d1?source=copy_link

## Key features

- Block apps in short intervals
- Brain-science-based extension activities
- Visual usage tracking
- Daily and weekly usage charts
- Motivation through usage reduction

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan(Yearly) | $5.99 | per year |


## Is AntiScroll safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess AntiScroll.

## Is AntiScroll legit?

AntiScroll -Beat the Scroll- appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for AntiScroll is 70 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about AntiScroll

### What is AntiScroll?

AntiScroll is a screen time management app designed to help users break free from the 'infinite scroll' of short-form videos and social media platforms. It uses unique features to limit usage and encourage mindful engagement.

### How does AntiScroll limit app usage?

AntiScroll allows you to block specific apps in short intervals, typically 3 minutes at a time. To extend usage beyond this, you must complete a quick mental activity designed to re-engage your brain.

### Does AntiScroll have ads?

Yes, AntiScroll contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, ads are displayed to support its continued development and availability.

### What kind of mental activities does AntiScroll use?

The extension activities are described as quick cognitive challenges designed to snap users out of a mindless scrolling state. These are based on research into how short-form videos affect brain activity.

### Can I track my progress with AntiScroll?

Yes, AntiScroll provides visual usage tracking with easy-to-read charts for daily and weekly usage on restricted apps. This helps users monitor their progress and stay motivated to reduce screen time.

### What platforms is AntiScroll available on?

Based on the provided data, AntiScroll is currently supported on iPhones.

### How often is AntiScroll updated?

The latest version of AntiScroll is 1.2.6, and it was last updated on June 26, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update.

### What are the subscription options for AntiScroll?

AntiScroll offers a 'Premium Plan' which is a yearly subscription costing $5.99 per year. This plan likely unlocks additional features or removes ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.10 — 2026-10-13

・The cat on the Home screen now changes its look and adds a short line based on how your day is going.
・Reworded the extension prompts and shield messages so the cat gently keeps you company.
・Fixed an issue where "You can't extend during this time" could be shown incorrectly during Golden Time. What you see now matches what actually happens.
・Consolidated ad loading and purchase initialization into a single path for more reliable behavior.
・Tidied up usage measurement so we can act on it when improving the app.

### 1.2.8 — 2026-08-10

・The stats screen now tells you when data could not be loaded, and lets you retry right there.
・Screens now follow your device's text size setting. Text is no longer cut off at larger sizes, and spacing has been adjusted to match.

### 1.2.7 — 2026-07-19

・Improved overall performance.
・Fixed other minor bugs.

### 1.2.6 — 2026-06-26

・Fixed an issue where app blocking would not activate after the designated time had elapsed.
・Improved overall performance.
・Fixed other minor bugs.

### 1.2.5 — 2026-05-04

・Fixed an issue where the usage limit was not applied correctly based on the set time.

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