StayFree vs StopScroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StayFree
This app helps you understand your screen time and digital habits to improve productivity and self-control. It allows you to block distracting apps and websites, set usage limits, and schedule phone-free periods.
- Block apps and websites
- Set usage limits
- Schedule phone-free time
- Track usage history
- Multi-platform support
- Focus mode
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StayFree - Block Apps & Sites is THE companion on your journey towards productivity and self control. Whether you are a light phone user just looking for some interesting stats or a heavy phone user that is looking to break phone addiction, EVERYONE can benefit from understanding their screen time and digital wellbeing. StayFree, by Sensor Tower, can help you block apps and set thoughtful limits on your usage; schedule time away from your phone throughout the day; view simple breakdowns of your usage history to get a base understanding of how you use your phone; and explore detailed usage patterns to dive deep and unlock your full productivity potential. What makes StayFree special? * We are now multi-platform! StayFree is available across all of your devices * Extremely fast and user-friendly interface * Most accurate usage statistics * Quick customer support * Cross-platform usage statistics and analysis StayFree - Screen Time Tracker helps you: * overcome phone addiction * stay focused * self-control * reduce screen time * reduce distraction * boost productivity * unplug more often * increase your digital wellbeing * understand your screen time * spend quality time with family or yourself * reduce wasted time with digital detox Extension's Features: * Usage history: statistics of your daily app & website usage history. * Over-use reminder: notify you when you are spending too much time and start your digital detox. * Block mode: temporarily block any website or application that you are over-using. * Cross-platform: StayFree is now multi-platform! Save time on all your devices by linking the iOS app to our Chrome and Firefox extensions. * Focus mode: Create schedules for distracting apps to stay focused YOU ARE IMPORTANT We'd really appreciate if you could rate us 5 stars here on the App Store. Rating is very important to us in establishing trust with our user base. If you have suggestions or want to see something improved, don't hesitate to reach out! CONTACT US We love hearing from our users and getting their feedback! If you run into any issues with the app or have suggestions on what we can do to improve it, please send us an email: support@stayfreeapps.com
StopScroll
This app uses AI to help you break free from excessive screen time. It offers smart blocking with adjustable strictness, AI-powered unlock requests, and progress tracking to help you reclaim your time and live more presently.
- AI-powered unlock requests
- Smart app blocking
- Daily progress tracking
- Motivational shields
- Unlock history
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Stop losing years of your life to mindless scrolling. AI-POWERED ACCOUNTABILITY Ask AI for permission to unlock your blocked apps. Get honest feedback on whether you actually need access. Build awareness, not just restrictions. WHAT YOU GET • Smart app blocking (3 strictness levels) • AI unlock requests with reasoning • Daily progress tracking & reports • Motivational shields when tempted • Complete unlock history THE REALITY Average person wastes 6+ years of their life scrolling. Stop Scroll helps you get them back. FOR PEOPLE WHO • Scroll first thing in the morning • Check phone during conversations • Lose hours without realizing it • Want their time back To access all features and unlock the full potential of Al-powered screen blocker, an active subscription to StopScroll is required. No free trial. No weekly plans. No excuses. Just real commitment to reclaim your life. Your data stays on your device (Apple protected). Life isn't happening on your screen. Start living today. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StayFree at 2.4 against StopScroll's 1.0. StayFree also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StopScroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. StayFree asks for nothing beyond the download.
StayFree holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StayFree has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StayFree | StopScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (111 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 111 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sensor Tower, Inc. | Denis Karpenko |
Customer experience
StayFree
StopScroll
Bugs and requests
StayFree
Reported bugs
14 issues- App selection screen closes without saving when 'Done' is pressed
- Cannot add apps to usage limits or focus modes
- Usage limits not persisting after creation
- App crashes when attempting to add new restrictions
- Focus mode not activating properly
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- Time range restrictions not working (e.g., 11pm-7am)
- App crashes during app search functionality
- Safari enablement prompt repeats despite confirmation
- Blocks not resetting daily, requiring manual recreation
- Usage data not displaying on other devices
- Website blocking not consistently enforcing limits
- Black screen on Apps tab
- App closing unexpectedly during limit setup
- Glitches after recent updates affecting previously working features
Requested features
14 requests- In-app blocking for iOS (block reels, shorts, comments separately)
- PIN code protection to prevent cheating
- Ability to edit usage limits after creation
- Easier temporary override mechanism for limits
- iPad horizontal/landscape mode support
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- Cross-device usage data visibility with app-level details
- Date range usage statistics view
- Limits on the go feature for iOS
- Stronger obstacles to prevent limit deletion
- Alternative app redirect when limit reached
- Breathing exercise or wellness feature integration
- Dark mode option
- Multiple restriction zones support
- Correct device identification for iPad
StopScroll
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StayFree
No in-app purchases
StopScroll
- StopScroll Pro: Yearly Access$49.991 Year
