Make it a paid app
Cannot progress through the app without subscribing. Misleading.
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This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and replacing them with curated articles, video essays, and podcasts. It allows you to set custom blocking schedules and provides an offline reader with no ads or popups. You can also listen to articles as audio and track your progress in taking back your scrolling time.
✓Block distracting apps
✓Focus sessions with timers
✓Custom blocking schedules
✓Curated articles, videos, podcasts
✓Offline reader with no ads
✓Article to audio playback
✓Track reclaimed time
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What's New in unscroll
1.0.13
October 7, 2026
Bug fixes
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What is unscroll?
unscroll is an app designed to help you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications and offering curated articles, video essays, and podcasts as an alternative. It aims to provide a more productive use of your phone time.
How does unscroll work?
You select the apps you want to block. When you attempt to open a blocked app, unscroll presents an option to receive curated content instead. This content can be articles, video essays, or podcasts, allowing you to engage with something more enriching.
Does unscroll have ads?
No, unscroll features a clean offline reader with no ads or popups, ensuring an uninterrupted experience when consuming curated content.
What kind of content does unscroll offer?
unscroll provides curated articles, video essays, and podcasts. It also offers the ability to listen to any article as audio and read YouTube videos as text transcripts.
Can I schedule when unscroll blocks apps?
Yes, unscroll allows for custom blocking schedules, including options for work hours, evenings, or always-on blocking, giving you control over your digital environment.
What devices does unscroll support?
unscroll is available on iPhone and iPod devices.
What is the age rating for unscroll?
unscroll has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content or themes may be present.
How often is unscroll updated?
The latest version of unscroll is 1.0.04, and it was last updated on March 25, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update cycle.
