# No Scroll - Limit Screen Time — user reviews > 112 indexed App Store user reviews of No Scroll by Self Invest LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 678 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 535 · 4★ 60 · 3★ 22 · 2★ 12 · 1★ 49 ## What do users think of No Scroll? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✅ Effectively reduces doomscrolling behavior - ⏱️ Flexible time limit options (5-30 minutes) - 🔐 Strong unlock mechanism with code requirement - 💪 Works better than Apple's native screen time - 🎯 Intentional app usage encouragement - ⏸️ Helpful cooldown period prevents mindless scrolling - 🤝 Responsive and helpful developer support - 📱 Simple, straightforward user interface - 🆓 Free version available with core features - 🎨 Darkened app icons as visual reminder **Cons** - 💳 Requires subscription for premium features - 🚫 Paywall blocks access before trial - 🔄 Can switch between multiple blocked apps to bypass limits - ⚠️ Lacks accountability tracking and history - 🐛 App stops working after updates occasionally - ❌ No option to add time after limit expires - 🔗 Interferes with payment links and external URLs - 📊 No reflection prompts or behavioral insights - 🎯 Doesn't block specific content (reels/shorts) within apps - ⏳ Limited time options (only 5-30 minutes max) **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes on premium trial popup with no exit option - Blocks unused apps when time expires on another app - Doesn't release apps after freeze time ends - Phone hangs with no control or banner displayed - App stops working after iOS updates - Reinstallation required periodically for functionality - Interferes with payment processing links - Notification system not triggering properly - Cooldown timer stuck on screen - Unable to unrestrict apps in some cases **Most requested features** - Unified timer across all blocked apps instead of per-app - Custom time intervals beyond 5-30 minute presets - Ability to block specific content (reels, shorts) within apps - Website blocking capability - Longer time period options (up to 3 hours) - Accountability history and integrity tracking - Reflection prompts before unlocks or rule changes - Weekly summaries focused on accountability - Notification system for setting time limits - Option to allow longer video watching (30+ minutes) - Lock all apps when using one to prevent app switching - Pause timer when app is closed ## Newest reviews (10 of 112) ### 2/5 — Payment *2026-08-10, version 2.2.2* I had it for free u til it didn’t work, and now when I deleted it and downloaded it back, I have to pay to use it. It is a really good app but I am so disappointed on why I have to pay now ### 4/5 — Best app but crashes, amazing dev team *2026-07-24* This is the best app to eliminate scrolling. The app helps with the problem without making apps completely unusable. They even listened to user suggestions and had the timeouts be app-specific, which was super helpful. My only issue is that it does crash from time to time, either permanently locking me out of my apps or failing to show the time-out screen thingy when I’ve scrolled too long. When that happens, I have to delete and redownload the app. After the most recent deletion, it’s now making me pay. I got the app when it was new and was supposed to have it free for a lifetime, but there was no way for the app to recognize me and I now do not have the benefit I was supposed to. I am unable to pay for the app, so I had to delete it. Despite its flaws, however, I do recommend it. **Developer response:** Hi, Thank you for using No Scroll and your review! It is great to hear that No Scroll has been the only app that effectively helps your screen time. We want to help as many people as possible with their screen time, so it is awesome to hear that from you. Your idea to start and end across all blocked apps is a great idea! Other users have suggested this idea too, so we will work on adding this feature! Besides adding this feature, is there anything else we can do to turn your 4 stars to a 5 star review? Please let us know at contact@getnoscroll.com! Regards, Andrew ### 4/5 — not actually free *2026-07-09, version 2.2.2* “offers in app purchases” but it’s actually just not available to use for free after 3 days what a waste of time bruh it just feels like trickery ### 2/5 — apps limited *2026-07-08, version 2.2.2* for some reason i only got one app to restrict while my friends can restrict two at a time seems a bit weird that i can only restrict one app until the rest of the features is behind a paywall ### 3/5 — Been using for a while, new issue *2026-06-09* I have been using this app for a while, but am running into a new issue where schedules now appear to constantly be enforcing no use of an app even though the app clearly says it is outside of a scheduled period. Not sure why this started occurring but it is looking like the only way to use the apps is to uninstall no scroll until they fix this **Developer response:** Hi, Thanks for using No Scroll and your review! The issue you described shouldn’t be happening, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience. Just to confirm - are you seeing that an app is locked from the Schedules feature or is it from App Limits? If it is from the Schedules feature, can you try to delete and re-create the schedule? We want to make things right and help you out - please email us at contact@getnoscroll.com Sorry again for the issue, and we look forward to helping you! Regards, Andrew ### 2/5 — Payez maintenant et essayez ensuite *2026-04-01* Je ne comprendrais jamais le concept de ce type d’application. Elle nous demande d’abord nos habitudes de scroll pour ensuite « analyser » nos données et aucune fonction n’est proposée sans payer. Que propose concrètement l’appli ? On ne le sait pas, il faut faire un essai de 3 jours puis ne pas oublier de désactiver le paiement 2 jours plus tard pour le savoir. Expliquez au moins ce que vous mettez concrètement en place pour l’utilisateur. Cela ne donne pas confiance. **Developer response:** Bonjour, Merci d’utiliser No Scroll ! No Scroll propose trois outils différents pour vous aider à moins scroller. Nous offrons un essai gratuit de 3 jours pour que vous puissiez essayer No Scroll sans risque ! Vous pouvez annuler l’essai à tout moment, et nous envoyons également un rappel avant la fin de l’essai. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter à l’adresse contact@getnoscroll.com , car je souhaite arranger les choses pour vous. Cordialement, Andrew ### 4/5 — Very helpful *2026-03-13* My screen time on TikTok and Instagram has decreased significantly! The concept works for sure. Just some small super experience things I’d change. Like when unlocking, having different time limits option would be nice. I have it set to 30min but sometimes I just want to check something and now I’ve wasted a whole 30 minutes 😭 or maybe that’s part of being intentional with my app limits? **Developer response:** Hi, Thank you for using No Scroll and your review! It is great to hear your screen time has decreased and No Scroll is working for you. We pride ourselves on our unique approach to reducing screen time that adds just enough friction. You can change the unlock time limit options in the Session Limits Settings button (top right in the Session Limits tab). Is there anything else we can do to turn your 4 star review to 5 stars? 5 stars really help our small team grow! Please reach out at contact@getnoscroll.com if you have any other questions for feedback. Regards, Andrew ### 1/5 — can't click off of the free trial page *2026-03-02, version 2.1.1* i struggle with screentime, i wanted to better myself, and was excited to find this app huzzah!!! but when i've attempted to use it, at the end of the informational portion explaining what the app does, there is a screen that suggests a free trial and to get access to all features. the 'X' button just makes a screen pop up with an offer for access to all features, once THIS 'X' button is pressed you get taken back to the ORIGINAL access all features page. it's a loop, the app cant be used for free. i've tried to refresh and it does not work, it ends at the 'access all features' page unfortunate ### 5/5 — Cut my screen time in half! *2026-03-01* I downloaded No Scroll because I used to doomscroll at night after a long day of work. This app helped solve my bad doomscrolling habit. It has different features that are effective at reducing my screen time. Definitely recommend downloading if you want to reclaim your time from social media! **Developer response:** Hi, Thanks for downloading No Scroll and your review! It is great to hear No Scroll has helped you with your doomscrolling habit. Reviews like this are the reason why we built and continue to improve No Scroll. Please don't hesitate to reach out at contact@getnoscroll.com if you have any questions or feedback! Regards, Andrew ### 1/5 — Pay to use *2026-02-28, version 2.1.1* I thought it was going to be free with optional purchases, but it just makes you fill out a survey on your screen time and then puts you onto a screen that you can’t click off, where you have to pay or start a three day trial ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Worst app *2026-08-15* Don’t use **Developer response:** Hi, Thank you for using No Scroll! Can you please let us know why you think we are the worst app by emailing us at contact@getnoscroll.com? We want to make sure No Scroll is the best screen time app. 1 star reviews really hurt our small team, and I want to make sure we can address your concerns! Regards, Andrew ### 1/5 — App *2026-07-26, version 2.2.2* It is not letting me delete the app. I will be calling Apple support and deleting it. It dosent even give me the OPTION to delete it, even after I cancelled the subscription and took off every access to any part of my device. I would like the app developer to fix this for me before I take down this review. Scam! ### 1/5 — Garbage cash grab *2026-07-19, version 2.2.2* The fact that you can’t even use this app without paying is scum and exploitative. There’s other apps that will do the same thing without making you pay just to even access them. Don’t waste your time and money here. (Update: now they are trying to gaslight me by claiming there is a free version which there is not) ### 1/5 — Paid app *2026-07-07, version 2.2.1* There is no permanently free plan. It might be okay for you to spend $40 every year for this, but for me, a paid-only app is a dealbreaker. ### 1/5 — Money hungry *2026-04-05, version 2.1.3* You can’t use this app unless you pay a ridiculous subscription fee. The free trial is too short. Can’t you just make a free version? So dumb. “Bad reviews hurt our small team” ok manipulative!! Money hungry companies hurt the consumer 😙 ### 1/5 — scam lowkey *2026-03-23, version 2.1.2* haven’t even used it because of the paywall, but i can guarantee that it’s a scam. i can literally just set a time limit in the settings app and it will perform the exact same function. this would be a great app, if only it wasn’t behind a completely unnecessary paywall. ### 1/5 — Bruh *2026-03-08, version 2.1.1* Not paying for this dude ### 1/5 — Makes you pay no free version *2026-03-05, version 2.1.1* They have a risk-free trial option, but it costs after no thanks ### 1/5 — DONT WORK *2026-03-04, version 2.1.1* I tired to do it and it wasn’t working ### 1/5 — vibe coded slop *2026-03-03, version 2.1.1* they pretend to analyze your screen time during setup, then they ask you to rate it 5 stars, and then you can’t do anything without starting a subscription! the trial is only 3 days which is predatory on its own and after you start it the app constantly crashes before you can set it up! there is even a note to guide the user to try and prevent them from crashing the app but it doesn’t work! terrible excuse for software. more like a get rich quick scheme ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — MOST EFFECTIVE SCREEN TIME APP! *2026-07-28* No Scroll is the reason why my screen time went from 8 hours a day to only 2 hours 🙌 I’ve tried a bunch of different screen time apps, but none of them were able to stop my doomscrolling. It adds just enough friction to stop doomscrolling while still allowing me to use my apps! I’m so glad I found this app because I finally have more time for the things I care about instead of scrolling tiktoks. **Developer response:** Hi, Thanks for using No Scroll and your awesome review! It is great to hear No Scroll helped you lower your screen time to only 2 hours a day. We built No Scroll because other screen time apps didn’t work for us. Please reach out anytime if you have any questions or feedback at contact@getnoscroll.com! Regards, Andrew ### 5/5 — Let me block no scroll *2026-07-24, version 2.2.2* 0 ### 5/5 — Decreased screen time *2026-07-04* I found myself on my phone less and less than more I use this app. Such a helpful way to be in the present moment and limit myself from such an addicting tool. Also found the customer service extremely helpful for navigating the app, they replied to my email almost instantly and helped me. I recommend this app to my friends and family so I suggest you give it a try! **Developer response:** Hi Ava, Thanks for using No Scroll and your awesome review! It is great to hear No Scroll is helping you use your phone less and be more present. Reviews like yours really make our day and motivate us to continue improving No Scroll. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at contact@getnoscroll.com. Regards, Andrew ### 5/5 — You gotta stay off that phone *2026-06-24, version 2.2.1* Yall be on yalls phone just scrolling for hours and hours just wasting your life doing that!. If you don’t have anything better to do or if you’re a kid. Just try to do something that will get you off that phone like idk anything!. And if your an adult then just do something else cause trust me there are so many different things that you can do in life other than just doomscrolling I mean sure you might think it’s what you love doing but you gotta understand that people spend over 7 hours a day on there phone and that is just draining so much time out of your life! And then you grown ups keep on walking around wondering what the hell your gonna do with your life and your giving yourselves to many damn options. And that’s gonna cause you to run out of time to do other stuff before it’s too late… ### 5/5 — One of the best *2026-05-21, version 2.1.7* The only app that works on me plus it’s simple ### 5/5 — For students *2026-05-01* Now a days reels are heinous criminal for students development.. so install it and stay focused. **Developer response:** Hi, Thank you for using No Scroll and your review! It is great to hear No Scroll is helping you stay focused. Regards, Andrew ### 5/5 — Charging *2026-04-15, version 2.1.4* Every app charges nowadays its absolutely ridiculous ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-04-06* Helped me a lot reducing my screen time, highly recommended ! **Developer response:** Hi, Thank you for using No Scroll and your review! It is great to hear No Scroll has helped you reduce your screen time! Please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime at contact@getnoscroll.com if you have any questions or feedback. Regards, Andrew ### 5/5 — I used it a bit and it’s nice *2026-03-07, version 2.1.1* Idk ### 5/5 — Actually pretty good *2026-03-04* I was skeptical but it actually does do what it sets out to do. It doesn’t stop you from going on the apps or from scrolling completely but it does make you take a step back and think on if you want to do that and for someone who rly wants to stop scrolling it does work very well. Even the 5 minute cool down is helpful cuz you eventually forget you wanted to scroll and are already doing something else. **Developer response:** Hi Cecilia, Thanks for using No Scroll and your great review! It is great to hear No Scroll is working for you. We built No Scroll because we know it isn’t reasonable to stop scrolling completely, but we wanted to help make scrolling more intentional. Your review motivates us to continue making No Scroll a better app for you and others! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or feedback at contact@getnoscroll.com Regards, Andrew --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*