Scroll Stopper vs CloseReels
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scroll Stopper
This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by setting time limits for individual applications. It allows you to define how long you need to wait before resuming use of a restricted app, promoting better digital well-being.
- Set time limits for apps
- Define app usage pause durations
- Reduce overall phone screen time
- Improve digital well-being
- Manage app usage individually
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Scroll Stopper helps you stop endlessly scrolling and lets you manage how much time you spend using different apps on your phone. You can set a time limit for each app and decide how long to pause before you can use the app again. The goal is to help you reduce the time spent on your phone and improve your digital well being.
CloseReels
This app helps users reduce mindless scrolling by interrupting usage and offering features to limit distracting applications. It provides strategies to regain focus and control over time spent on social media and other apps.
- Identify and limit distracting apps
- Shield reminder prompts for app usage
- Defer app opening times
- Activate strict focus mode
- Local data storage for privacy
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Effective Strategies to Stop Mindless Scrolling Free users can enjoy limited access to features 1-3: interrupting your mindless scrolling up to 30 times. Paid users benefit from unlimited usage and more powerful, effective features to help you stay focused. Limit distracting apps, like TikTok and Instagram, to enhance your productivity now! 1. Select Distractions Identify distracting apps like TikTok and set usage limits. 2. Shield Reminder A prompt will block apps when time is up, asking, "Why are you opening this again?" 3. Defer App Opening Set defer times to reduce impulsive app usage. 4. Activate Strict Focus Mode Block selected apps for 15 minutes to work uninterrupted. Exit focus mode when you're ready, helping you scroll with intention, not mindlessly. 5. Privacy & Data All data is stored locally on your device. We do not collect any user data. How much time do you spend scrolling through short-form content? 3 hours a day? 5 hours? Maybe even 10? Scrolling is fun, addictive, and easy—but it can quietly steal your time, leaving you feeling unproductive and frustrated. CloseReels is built for people who value their time. Whether you're a professional, business owner, student, or anyone who understands that time is precious, CloseReels helps you break free from mindless scrolling. We get it—scrolling addiction is tough to stop. That’s why SigmaGrind gently interrupts your scrolling every 5-20 minutes (fully customizable) to remind you to scroll with intent, not habit. Take control of your focus and time. With our Pro subscription, unlock Strict Focus Mode — a powerful tool to block endless scrolling cycles and keep you on track. Ready to scroll smarter, not harder? Download SigmaGrind today and reclaim your time. Terms of Use: By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use, available at [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/]
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Verdict
Scroll Stopper and CloseReels both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scroll Stopper's written reviews are positive against 45% of CloseReels's. Scroll Stopper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). CloseReels's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly) and ratings volume (139 vs 8). On price, rating, ads 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. CloseReels sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Scroll Stopper asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Scroll Stopper against 4.6 for CloseReels. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloseReels has 139 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Scroll Stopper's written reviews are positive against 45% of CloseReels's.
Scroll Stopper ships an update monthly, CloseReels daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scroll Stopper | CloseReels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) | 4.6 (139 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 44.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 139 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Donate To Play Inc. | Ho Yin NG |
Customer experience
Scroll Stopper
CloseReels
Bugs and requests
Scroll Stopper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CloseReels
Reported bugs
3 issues- UI elements not scaling correctly for iPhone SE
- App freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent unlock time limits
Requested features
3 requests- Configuration section to customize settings
- Ability to turn off notifications
- More transparent unlock system
In-app purchases
Scroll Stopper
No in-app purchases
CloseReels
- CloseReels Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- CloseReels Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- CloseReels Pro Lifetime$129.99
