# Offscroll: Screen Time Control — Pause before you scroll

> Pause before you scroll (iPhone/iPad app by Aliaksei Kernazhytski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscroll-screen-time-control/id6785019375 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aliaksei Kernazhytski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554471848)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscroll-screen-time-control/id6785019375/reviews.md

## What is Offscroll?

Offscroll helps you break compulsive phone habits by inserting a gentle moment of intention before you open distracting apps. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, you pause, reflect, and choose how you spend your time — so your phone works for you, not against you.

How it works
- Mindful unlock interventions: choose Reason, Affirmation, Breathe, or Pause mode to add a short, intentional step before any blocked app opens.
- App & website blocking with custom unlock durations so you can tailor friction without fully giving up access.
- Personalized onboarding that measures your scrolling time, highlights what you’re losing, and helps you set a realistic goal.
- Dashboard & weekly stats tracking usage, unlock attempts, and trends so you can see progress over time.
- Streaks and simple rewards to reinforce consistent, purposeful behavior.

Built on Apple Screen Time (Family Controls) for reliable blocking. Private and on-device — no data leaves your phone. Requires Screen Time enabled in Settings.

Designed for students, knowledge workers, and creatives who want to reclaim focus without quitting their phone. Install Offscroll to turn autopilot into intention.

Offscroll Premium — Subscription
Offscroll Premium is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks unlimited app & website protection, category blocking, repeating focus schedules, and every unlock challenge. Choose a monthly or yearly plan, each with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yD_4L_XJ4CSqtIQZDPKgdk-9yymxGxaZCzPP9RrO4nE/edit?usp=sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-08-01

Focus Sessions
Start a session the moment you need to concentrate. Offscroll shields your chosen apps for as long as you set, and a Live Activity keeps the countdown on your Lock Screen.

Daily Limits
Give any app a daily time budget. When it runs out, the shield goes up until tomorrow.

Strict Mode
Commit to a window where protection can't be weakened — no quick edits, no talking yourself out of it.

Allowlist
Block everything except the short list of apps you actually need right now.

Home Screen Widget
See what's protected at a glance, without opening the app.

Quieter Safari
A new Safari extension strips the endless feeds from the sites you choose, so a quick look stays quick.

Shortcuts and Siri
Start a session or turn protection on from Shortcuts, Siri and Focus filters.

Also in this update: adjustable friction on the unlock flow, so getting past the shield takes as much effort as you want it to.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-29

Offscroll Premium is here.

• Protect unlimited apps and websites — the free plan covers one
• Block entire categories: all of social or all of games, in one tap
• Focus schedules that repeat for work hours, evenings and bedtime
• Every unlock challenge: breathe, hold or wait before the feed opens

Start with a free trial — 3 days on monthly, 7 days on yearly. Cancel anytime.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-06

• Focus schedules — set times when Offscroll steps in automatically
• New breathing challenge to help you pause with intention
• Weekly insights show how your scrolling habits are changing
• More personalization options and a smoother onboarding

### 1.0 — 2026-06-27

No release notes.

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