# Scrollaby vs Hypnosis

Scrollaby and Hypnosis both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hypnosis's written reviews are positive against 42% of Scrollaby's. Hypnosis also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Scrollaby's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrollaby sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hypnosis sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Scrollaby against 3.7 for Hypnosis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Scrollaby's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hypnosis's.

Scrollaby ships an update every 3 months, Hypnosis every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrollaby | Hypnosis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollaby/id1540353465/reviews) | **[3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypnosis-visual-sleep-sounds/id1560966868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockwell Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447164748) | [BrainPower Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560966870) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrollaby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollaby/id1540353465)

This app uses a familiar scrolling interface to deliver relaxing content like sounds, stories, and meditations designed to improve sleep quality. It incorporates scientifically proven techniques to help users unwind and prepare for rest, offering a fresh, randomized feed of new material weekly.

**Highlights:** 1000+ sleep sounds, stories, music, meditations, and visuals, Relaxing scrolling mechanic, HRV Breathing, CBT-I, Progressive Muscle Relaxation techniques, Randomized daily content feed, Favorite content saving, Sleep timer with automatic fadeout, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Hypnosis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypnosis-visual-sleep-sounds/id1560966868)

This app uses visual meditation, hypnosis, and scientifically verified sleep music to help users fall asleep faster, combat insomnia, and improve sleep quality. It also tracks sleep activities like snoring and sleep talk for deeper insights.

**Highlights:** Visual hypnotic effects, Soothing music and sounds, Guided meditations, Bedtime stories, Sleep activity tracking, Daily affirmations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Hypnosis Weekly Special Offer | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Hypnosis Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Hypnosis Monthly Special Offer | $7.99 | per month |
| 4-week Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Hypnosis 12-week Special Offer | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Hypnosis 12-week Special Offer | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-Month Premium for new user | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| New Year 6-Month Premium | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| New User Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 6-Month Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Month Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Hypnosis Yearly Special Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Premium Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrollaby free?

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

### Is Hypnosis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scrollaby or Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is rated higher. Scrollaby averages 3.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Hypnosis averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Scrollaby or Hypnosis have ads?

Neither Scrollaby nor Hypnosis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrollaby or Hypnosis?

Scrollaby ships an update every 3 months, and Hypnosis every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scrollaby was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hypnosis on September 30, 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.*