# ScrollType vs Ant Browser

ScrollType and Ant Browser both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Ant Browser's written reviews are positive against 40% of ScrollType's. ScrollType's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (245 vs 46). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ant Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScrollType asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ScrollType against 4.6 for Ant Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScrollType has 245 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of ScrollType's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ant Browser's.

ScrollType ships an update every 3 weeks, Ant Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollType | Ant Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolltype-watch-keyboard/id1546511710/reviews) | **[4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ant-browser-web-on-your-watch/id6686406542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Samantha Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746714) | [Jonathon Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064957968) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrollType

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolltype-watch-keyboard/id1546511710)

Type messages on your Apple Watch with an intuitive scrolling keyboard. Features large, easily tappable characters and a multi-line text area for easy reading and editing. Ideal for quick communication, especially for kids texting parents.

**Highlights:** Scrolling keyboard input, Large, tappable characters, Multi-line text area, Digital Crown speed control, Access to capitals, numbers, symbols, Dictation and scribble integration, Watch face complication

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ant Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ant-browser-web-on-your-watch/id6686406542)

Experience full-screen web browsing directly on your Apple Watch. Access websites, sign into services, and sync bookmarks seamlessly. This lightweight browser is designed for quick information retrieval on the go, reducing the need to pull out your phone.

**Highlights:** Full-screen browsing on Apple Watch, Access sites requiring sign-in, Choose favorite search engine, Sync bookmarks across devices, Works independently on cellular Watch models, Multiple input methods (voice, scribble, keyboard)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ant Browser Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrollType free?

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

### Is Ant Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScrollType or Ant Browser?

Ant Browser is rated higher. ScrollType averages 4.5 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Ant Browser averages 4.6 from 46 ratings.

### Do ScrollType or Ant Browser have ads?

Neither ScrollType nor Ant Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScrollType or Ant Browser?

ScrollType ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ant Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScrollType was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ant Browser on October 18, 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.*