25/5 vs ScrollBuster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
25/5
This minimalist application provides a straightforward Pomodoro timer. It alternates between 25-minute work intervals and 5-minute breaks, visually displaying elapsed and remaining time with customizable color figures.
- 25-minute work intervals
- 5-minute break intervals
- Alternating timer cycles
- Visual elapsed and remaining time
- Customizable figure colors
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this app is simple and clean pomodoro timer. 25 minute timer and 5 minute timer will be executed alternately. elapsed time is displayed on the left side, and remaining time is displayed on the right side. you can keep track of time with number and figure. the color of the figure can be changed by the setting.
ScrollBuster
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Break free from endless scrolling and turn your screen time into something meaningful. ScrollBuster helps you stop doomscrolling by replacing mindless scrolling with intentional activities. Instead of getting lost in feeds, you create simple plans, watch helpful YouTube videos with purpose, complete activities, and earn rewards along the way. Whether you want to learn, improve habits, or just use your time better, ScrollBuster keeps you focused and motivated. How it works: 1. Choose an Activity Pick from a list of activities designed to be productive and engaging. 2. Create a Plan Set a clear plan for what you want to do and how you want to do it. 3. Watch with Purpose Watch selected YouTube videos related to your plan—no random scrolling, just focused content. 4. Mark Complete & Earn Rewards Complete the activity, mark it done, and earn rewards to stay motivated. Key Features: - Activity-based planning to reduce doomscrolling - Structured YouTube watching for focused learning - No Scroll Mode - Replace Doomscrolling Mode - Streak system to encourage consistency - Designed to build better screen habits ScrollBuster doesn’t block content, it helps you use it wisely. Turn passive scrolling into active progress and make every minute on your phone count. Stop doomscrolling. Start doing. Download ScrollBuster today and take control of your time. Subscription Plans: • Weekly, yearly & lifetime plans available • Payment charged to your Apple ID account • Auto-renewal unless turned off in iTunes settings • Cancel anytime via App Store account settings Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v5n66qe1ozB0UsA0BTuGmhBqy7jgL0BGTAmZ9qJNXeU Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mw1sXtz4R31XAyAsDpddVejlORVOKMs7tHpZX9r1cEg Support: contact.tarunapps@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 25/5 at none against ScrollBuster's 3. 25/5 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). ScrollBuster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScrollBuster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 25/5 asks for nothing beyond the download.
25/5 ships an update every 4 days, ScrollBuster every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 25/5 | ScrollBuster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hisashi maruyama | Tarun Khatri |
In-app purchases
25/5
No in-app purchases
ScrollBuster
- ScrollBuster Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- ScrollBuster Annual$19.991 Year
- ScrollBuster Lifetime Premium$39.99
