# BeTimeful vs ScrollGuard

The clearest difference is monetization model: ScrollGuard at freemium against BeTimeful's subscription. BeTimeful's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 55%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeTimeful sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ScrollGuard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for BeTimeful against 4.2 for ScrollGuard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 122 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of BeTimeful's written reviews are positive against 55% of ScrollGuard's.

BeTimeful ships an update fortnightly, ScrollGuard every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeTimeful | ScrollGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betimeful-screen-time-20/id1599021847/reviews) | **[4.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollguard-block-reels/id6754183872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 55.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 246 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Be Timeful Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576212134) | [BreakTheScroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846972762) |

## What reviewers say

### BeTimeful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betimeful-screen-time-20/id1599021847)

This app helps you stay focused by removing distracting elements from social media and YouTube, allowing you to use them intentionally. It offers smart time limits and integration with your calendar to manage your usage effectively.

**Highlights:** Removes distracting elements from social media, Smart time limits, Google Calendar integration, Auto Discipline Mode, Unlimited blocking

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly BeTimeful Pro Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly BeTimeful Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual BeTimeful Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| 12 Months BeTimeful Pro Access | $59.99 | per year |
| BeTimeful Pro (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual BeTimeful Pro | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for reducing screen time
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Blocks apps effectively
- 💡 Useful break timer feature
- 👍 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent app blocking
- 🔒 Unclear subscription management
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🐛 Feedless Instagram not available
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App not working properly after breaks
- White screen on app opening
- Safari extension no longer working
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

**Requested features**

- Feedless option for more apps
- Scheduling to automatically hide apps
- Free version with more functionality
- Ability to modify feeds for free


### ScrollGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollguard-block-reels/id6754183872)

This tool helps reduce mindless social media consumption by hiding addictive elements like feeds and short video sections within a browser. It allows users to selectively filter content, keeping essential features while minimizing distractions and the urge to scroll endlessly.

**Highlights:** Hide Reels, Stories, and Explore pages, Toggle content elements on/off, Set unlimited custom filters (premium), Filters content within Safari browser, Retains useful social media features

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeTimeful free?

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

### Is ScrollGuard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeTimeful or ScrollGuard?

ScrollGuard is rated higher. BeTimeful averages 4.1 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while ScrollGuard averages 4.2 from 122 ratings.

### Do BeTimeful or ScrollGuard have ads?

Neither BeTimeful nor ScrollGuard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BeTimeful or ScrollGuard?

BeTimeful ships an update fortnightly, and ScrollGuard every 8 days. Most recently, BeTimeful was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScrollGuard on October 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.*