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ScrollBuddy: Screen Time

ScrollBuddy: Screen Time

App blocker meets to do list

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💪 Health & Fitness
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

Released
August 23, 2025
Updated
October 14, 2026

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Developer

Aaron Vinod
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About

This app helps break addictive scrolling habits by introducing friction and scheduled limits. It allows you to set time budgets for your favorite social apps, offering gentle nudges and optional accountability with a partner. Focus on your well-being and reclaim your time with a kinder system.

✓Scheduled time windows for app usage
✓Daily time budgets for apps
✓Kind block screens when time is up
✓Limit multiple social apps in one place
✓Micro-escape timers for breaks
✓Optional buddy accountability
✓Smart nudges and warnings
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What's New in ScrollBuddy

2.0.8

October 14, 2026

Say how long: open the apps for 2 to 30 minutes at a time, and the room says how much today has already opened. Apps you add are blocked the moment you close the gear. Apps you take out stay blocked until today's tasks are done, or until midnight. The evening bell says how many tasks are still open, and an afternoon nudge says it earlier on days with something left. Lift a task from Apple Reminders when you write the page. ScrollBuddy asks for Screen Time on every return until it is granted. Now runs on iOS 26.0. Fixes for hangs at launch.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Monthly Premium

All premium features, renewed monthly.

$3.991 Month
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User reviews

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Good app but some major bugs

The concept could work but I cannot use it properly because of the bug: Stays blocked after end of schedule. I setup a 7am-5pm block. At 5pm, I expect it to get unblocked but it does not.
 Also, I should be able to choose days of the week when creating block schedules. I dont want all schedules to be every day of the week
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Response from developer

Hi there! I'm really sorry to hear that you were experiencing these kind of bugs. As a solo-developer, I am iterating fast with my early users but this can lead to some issues. I have released a new version which I hope has solved a lot of these previous issues! Thank you so much for testing the app and I would love to know if the new version has fixed a lot of the issues you were experiencing! Sincerely, Aaron founder of scrollbuddy

FAQ

How does ScrollBuddy help with doomscrolling?

ScrollBuddy breaks the delete-reinstall cycle by adding friction. It allows you to set scheduled time windows or daily budgets for your apps, and a kind block screen appears when your time is up, preventing mindless scrolling.

What apps can I limit with ScrollBuddy?

ScrollBuddy can limit popular social apps such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Reddit, allowing you to manage your usage of multiple platforms in one central location.

Does ScrollBuddy have ads?

No, ScrollBuddy is ad-free. The app is built on Apple Screen Time APIs and prioritizes user privacy, ensuring no ads or creepy tracking.

What are the subscription options for ScrollBuddy Premium?

ScrollBuddy Premium offers monthly and annual subscription plans, with prices varying by region. There is also a free 7-day trial available for the yearly premium plan.

How do I cancel my ScrollBuddy subscription?

Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime within ScrollBuddy Settings or through your device's Apple ID subscriptions.

Is ScrollBuddy available on all Apple devices?

Yes, ScrollBuddy is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, leveraging Apple's Screen Time APIs for its functionality.

How often is ScrollBuddy updated?

The latest version of ScrollBuddy is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on February 19, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve the app's functionality and reliability.

What is the age rating for ScrollBuddy?

ScrollBuddy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to manage their digital habits.