# Unscroll: Live Screen Time — Scroll less. Not a blocker app

> Mindful social media usage tracker and aggregator for healthier digital habits. (iPhone/iPad app by Cameron Bogatez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroll-live-screen-time/id1545149937 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cameron Bogatez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545149939)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroll-live-screen-time/id1545149937/reviews.md

## What is Unscroll?

Live screen time - for people who outsmart blockers.

You don't hate social media. You hate how it makes you feel after 2 hours of mindless scrolling.

You’ve probably tried:
a. Screen Time Limits → but ignored them
b. App blockers → too restrictive when you need them, inevitably you turn them off
c. Deleting apps cold turkey → makes it difficult to keep up with friends, the news and the content you enjoy, so you re-download them after a month


Why Unscroll works when app blockers don't:

• Social media can be useful, but scrolling apps are designed to keep your attention for as long as possible.
• Blockers create friction at the wrong time - when you actually need to check something.
• Unscroll keeps you conscious WHILE you scroll, so you can stop when you decide, not when an app forces you.


How it works:

1. Before you open Instagram: See how much you've already scrolled today (not after you've wasted 45 minutes and been caught in a comparison spiral)
2. While you're scrolling: A Live Activity shows your real-time scrolling session right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - keeping the rational part of your brain engaged (instead of letting autopilot take over)
3. All feeds in one place: Check what's new across all your social feeds in 5 minutes, not 5 x 20 mins
4. Track your patterns: Watch your usage drop naturally as awareness builds


No restrictions:

- No need to unplug and replace your iPhone with a dumbphone or brick
- Less annoying than One Sec's friction, with sustained awareness instead of momentary interruption
- Low-friction alternative to the standard blocking apps like (Opal, Jomo, Freedom, Clearspace)


For people who want to:

→ Stop wasting hours doomscrolling Instagram reels and prevent brain rot
→ Eliminate TikTok scrolling addiction and reduce screen time
→ Reduce compulsive phone pickups and protect attention span

→ Be intentional about keeping up with friends and the news
→ Improve overall digital wellbeing and build healthier phone habits
→ Reduce FOMO and the effect of constant comparisons on your mental health and wellbeing

→ Get help with social media addiction
→ Replace scrolling with more time wellspent
→ Work toward some no-scroll streaks and screen-free time


Works with all your distracting social feeds: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, Discord, Twitch, and any app you want to be more intentional with - including Mail, Messages, or news apps. You can even add screen time reminders to any websites you procrastinate on.


More anti-distraction features: 

• Live Activity timer: Real-time awareness on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island during 'scroll aware sessions'
• Morning and bedtime digital detox: the ideal times for less phone usage
• Positive habit nudges: replace your screen time habits with something else, build habits of your choosing
• Breathing mode: maximum mindfulness before every social session


We do not sell your data or run ads. Your attention is precious.


Built by someone who needs it: After 10+ years of struggling with my own social media habits, and using every screen time and app blocking tool out there, I built Unscroll. Not to quit social media, but to use it like a tool. Since I've Unscrolled my phone I've cut down my scrolling time 60-70%. Happy to share it with other people too :)

—Cameron

Terms of Use: https://unscroll.io/terms

## Key features

- Real-time scrolling awareness
- Live Activity timer on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
- Aggregated social feeds
- Usage pattern tracking
- Digital detox reminders
- Positive habit nudges
- Breathing mode for mindfulness

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unscroll | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroll-live-screen-time/id1545149937/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2025-07-03*

This app is really good (it's practically my fav) and I can still access my socials in a confined space. I don't know why there's barely any reviews, but this app deserves MORE ATTENTIONN. You have no idea how the concept of this app is everything because it is different from your standard app blocking type of apps (Opal, Jomo, etc) 

Why? It is harder to cheat the system in order to give yourself more time — eventually, in my situation, getting to the point where it's muscle memory to constantly unblock your social media and ignoring the warning of time lost.

However...one bad thing is I really want super focus mode and it looks like a good feature, but I never received the email to verify 😭

TLDR; This app is a hidden gem for social media blocking <3

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2025-04-17*

This app is really good and I can still access my socials in a confined space. However, I really want super focus mode, but I never received the email to verify 😭

### 5/5 — Significantly reduces my screen time

*2023-12-21*

This is the only method that works.

### 5/5 — This is it.

*2023-04-13*

This the app I’ve been waiting for.

### 4/5 — Love this concept

*2022-11-24*

I love the concept of this app and I want to use this app BADLY. The main thing keeping me from using it is the fact that Facebook messenger won’t work on the app. I have another third party social media app called Friendly where messenger is actually compatible and works through that app. Another thing I’d like to see is the app display resizing to match the size of my phone screen. Please integrate these features, I really want to use this app!!

## Frequently asked questions about Unscroll

### What is Unscroll?

Unscroll is a Health & Fitness app designed to help users become more aware of their social media scrolling habits. It provides real-time feedback and aggregates feeds to encourage intentional usage and reduce mindless scrolling.

### How does Unscroll help with social media addiction?

Unscroll combats social media addiction by keeping users conscious of their scrolling in real-time, rather than relying on restrictive blocks. It aims to build awareness, leading to natural reductions in usage and the development of healthier phone habits.

### Does Unscroll have ads?

No, Unscroll does not contain advertisements. The developers state that user attention is precious and they do not sell data or run ads.

### What devices does Unscroll support?

Unscroll is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is Unscroll updated?

The latest version of Unscroll is 2.0.0, last updated on March 30, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Unscroll?

Unscroll has an age rating of 17+. This is typical for applications that deal with digital wellbeing and habit management, potentially due to the nature of social media engagement.

### How does Unscroll differ from app blockers like Opal or Freedom?

Unscroll positions itself as a low-friction alternative to traditional app blockers. Instead of creating restrictive barriers, it focuses on sustained awareness during scrolling sessions, allowing users to stop intentionally rather than being forced.

### Can Unscroll track usage for any app or website?

Yes, Unscroll works with a wide range of social feeds including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, Discord, and Twitch. You can also add any app or website you wish to be more intentional with, such as Mail, Messages, news apps, or procrastination websites.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2026-08-20

- Your tools from your personalised plan now get enabled quicker after activation
- More reliable live activity updates
- And other bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.3.0 — 2026-08-17

- Breathe before scrolling: in the morning, at work, before bed or when you’ve exceeded your ceiling
- Enhanced scroll ceiling: subtle reminders and nudges to keep you more aware of those high-scrolling days
- Taxi meter: see your live scroll count in the form of money on a taxi meter
- New improved onboarding: finds and activates the right tools for you
- Scholarship pricing: reduced plan cost for users who need it
- Design uplift: updated font, colours and icon
- And other bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.2.0 — 2026-07-03

- Scroll bouncer: talk your way past an AI voice bouncer when you've blown your daily scroll goal
- Performance improvements: more accurate scrolling insights
- Critical bug fixes: fixed frozen checkpoint button, and screen time reliability
- Improved experience for users with devices which do not support Dynamic Island

### 2.1.4 — 2026-06-17

- Live Activity reliability: fixes to prevent old live activities persisting
- Checkpoints: full-screen screen-time reminders are now called checkpoints
- Chrome extension: fixes for reliable syncing
- Daily reliability: screen time monitoring is more resilient if background processes run into issues

### 2.1.3 — 2026-06-04

- Daily scroll goal: set a personal daily scrolling ceiling
- Unhinged mode: as featured on our socials
- Switching buttons: creates an extra moment of pause and breaks habituation
- New granular visibility into scrolling throughout the day
- UI polish, performance improvements and bug fixes

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