# Scrollly vs Kinopio

The clearest difference is rating: Kinopio at 4.7 against Scrollly's 3.3. Kinopio also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 3). Scrollly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrollly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Kinopio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kinopio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scrollly ships an update every 2 weeks, Kinopio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrollly | Kinopio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollly-auto-scroll-reader/id1624347080/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinopio/id6448743101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sobhi Arood](https://appshunter.io/developer/867881944) | [Pirijan Ketheswaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614926104) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrollly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollly-auto-scroll-reader/id1624347080)

Read documents and text hands-free with automatic scrolling. Import PDFs, extract text from images using AI, or paste your own content for a smooth, uninterrupted reading session. Customize font sizes and enjoy a distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** AI text extraction from images, Import PDF documents, Paste or type text, Automatic scrolling, Adjustable scrolling speed, Dark Mode, Save favorite texts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Kinopio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinopio/id6448743101)

This app provides a freeform digital canvas to visually organize thoughts, brainstorm ideas, and plan projects. It supports images, links, and collaborative features, working intuitively like the human mind. Exclusive iOS features enhance the user experience.

**Highlights:** Freeform digital canvas, Visual thought organization, Brainstorming and planning tool, Image and link support, Collaborative spaces, Backlinked tags, Rich URL previews

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy - Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.00 | per month |
| Legacy - Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $90.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrollly free?

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

### Is Kinopio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scrollly or Kinopio?

Kinopio is rated higher. Scrollly averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Kinopio averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Scrollly or Kinopio have ads?

Neither Scrollly nor Kinopio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrollly or Kinopio?

Scrollly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kinopio every 2 months. Most recently, Scrollly was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kinopio on October 24, 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.*