# Scroll Smarter vs Binky

Scroll Smarter and Binky both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Binky's written reviews are positive against 51% of Scroll Smarter's. Binky also leads on ads (none vs shown). Scroll Smarter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Binky sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Scroll Smarter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Scroll Smarter against 4.5 for Binky. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scroll Smarter has 15K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Scroll Smarter's written reviews are positive against 88% of Binky's.

Scroll Smarter ships an update every 3 weeks, Binky every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scroll Smarter | Binky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-smarter-mix/id1092817691/reviews)** | [4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binky/id1137768958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mix Tech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092816910) | [Dan Kurtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137768956) |

## What reviewers say

### Scroll Smarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-smarter-mix/id1092817691)

Discover curated web content tailored to your interests daily. This ad-free app uses AI to find engaging articles, videos, and images from across the internet. Connect with others, save your favorites, and share discoveries.

**Highlights:** AI-powered content curation, Personalized daily feeds, Ad-free experience, Save and collect favorites, Share content with friends, Connect with like-minded users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clean experience
- 🚀 Stunning, Phenomenal, Profound, Enriching
- 🚀 Great entertainment
- 🚀 Gorgeous images
- 🚀 Interesting, funny, beautiful, engaging and educational content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Overheats phone
- 🐛 Glitchy and slow
- 🐛 Can't play video
- 🐛 Bad algorithms
- 🐛 Deteriorating quality

**Reported bugs**

- Can't log in
- Crashes when scrolling through likes
- Freezes phone
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add saving video
- Move like/dislike buttons back to bottom
- Integrate GPT and avatar
- Allow more customization of interests
- Bring back articles and websites


### Binky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binky/id1137768958)

This app offers a stress-free social media experience by providing an endless stream of random content with satisfying micro-thrills. Enjoy the fun of scrolling and interacting without the pressure of privacy concerns or the need to craft perfect responses.

**Highlights:** Infinite list of random content (Binks), Like and swipe interactions, AI-generated comments, Privacy-focused design, Non-functional share button

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Binky Tip Jar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Binky Donation | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Excellent stress relief from social media addiction
- 🎯 Perfect alternative to mindless scrolling
- 🎨 Creative and unique app concept
- ⚡ Simple, intuitive interface
- 🧠 Helps users recognize scrolling urges without harmful content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Choppy scrolling on newer iPhone models (120Hz)
- 😤 Difficult swipe-away animations
- 🎯 Limited content variety and depth
- 📱 Lacks personalization options
- 🔄 Repetitive experience long-term

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling performance issues on iPhone 13 Pro and newer models
- Swipe animations are choppy and difficult to execute

**Requested features**

- Double-tap to like feature (mentioned by multiple users)
- Save/bookmark posts functionality
- Custom comment composition instead of auto-generated
- User profiles with saved posts history
- Notifications system (even if pointless)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scroll Smarter free?

Scroll Smarter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Binky free?

Binky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scroll Smarter or Binky?

Scroll Smarter is rated higher. Scroll Smarter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Binky averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.

### Do Scroll Smarter or Binky have ads?

Scroll Smarter shows ads; Binky does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scroll Smarter or Binky?

Scroll Smarter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Binky every 12 months. Most recently, Scroll Smarter was updated on November 9, 2026 and Binky on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*