# Scroll Stopper vs CloseReels

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scroll Stopper | CloseReels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-stopper/id6449910310/reviews) | **[4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closereels-reduce-scrolling/id6739947824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Donate To Play Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691001971) | [Ho Yin NG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787591718) |

## What reviewers say

### Scroll Stopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-stopper/id6449910310)

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.

**Highlights:** Set time limits for apps, Define app usage pause durations, Reduce overall phone screen time, Improve digital well-being, Manage app usage individually

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### CloseReels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closereels-reduce-scrolling/id6739947824)

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.

**Highlights:** Identify and limit distracting apps, Shield reminder prompts for app usage, Defer app opening times, Activate strict focus mode, Local data storage for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloseReels Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CloseReels Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| CloseReels Pro Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps track scrolling habits
- 👍 Effective at reducing screen time
- 💡 Great idea and concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 💰 Expensive paid features
- 🔒 Locked out of apps after free trial

**Reported bugs**

- UI elements not scaling correctly for iPhone SE
- App freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent unlock time limits

**Requested features**

- Configuration section to customize settings
- Ability to turn off notifications
- More transparent unlock system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scroll Stopper free?

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

### Is CloseReels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scroll Stopper or CloseReels?

CloseReels is rated higher. Scroll Stopper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while CloseReels averages 4.6 from 139 ratings.

### Do Scroll Stopper or CloseReels have ads?

Neither Scroll Stopper nor CloseReels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scroll Stopper or CloseReels?

Scroll Stopper ships an update monthly, and CloseReels daily. Most recently, Scroll Stopper was updated on October 8, 2026 and CloseReels 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.*