# Freedom vs Scroll Toll

The clearest difference is rating: Scroll Toll at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Scroll Toll also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 17) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Freedom sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Scroll Toll asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scroll Toll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 6K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Freedom's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scroll Toll's.

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, Scroll Toll every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Scroll Toll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-toll-screen-pledge/id6741488055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Untether Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788580033) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you block distracting apps and websites to improve focus and productivity. Schedule blocking sessions across all your devices to build better screen time habits and reclaim productive hours.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Schedule blocking sessions, Sync across all devices, Block the internet, Locked Mode for habit commitment, Focus sounds

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Freedom Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Freedom Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Freedom Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Freedom Forever | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking distractions
- 👍 Customizable blocklists
- 🔒 Locked mode prevents bypassing
- 💡 Cross-device sync
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent blocking, doesn't always work as expected
- 🐛 Scheduled sessions don't always start automatically
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🔒 Easy to bypass by disabling VPN or deleting app
- 👎 Limited app blocking on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks unintended apps/websites
- Fails to block certain apps like Facebook, Instagram
- Doesn't work in low power mode on iOS

**Requested features**

- Allow specific app whitelisting
- Add time limit/usage tracking features
- Improve scheduling options (e.g. by day, not just time)
- Better integration with mobile OS features (e.g. iOS Screen Time)


### Scroll Toll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-toll-screen-pledge/id6741488055)

This app helps you manage screen time by setting custom limits and pledging donations to charities when you exceed them. It offers voluntary donations with total transparency, allowing you to track your pledges and choose when to contribute.

**Highlights:** Custom screen time thresholds, Charity pledges, Pledge tracking, Secure, voluntary payments, Daily reminders and nudges, Progress tracking and sharing

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Scroll Toll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or Scroll Toll?

Scroll Toll is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Scroll Toll averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Scroll Toll have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Scroll Toll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or Scroll Toll?

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scroll Toll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Freedom was updated on October 20, 2026 and Scroll Toll on October 11, 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.*