Comparison

Playtime Shield vs Scrolla

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Playtime Shield

Features
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Playtime Shield is a cutting-edge app designed for iPhone and iPad, tailored specifically for parents seeking to create a safe and controlled digital environment for their children. This intuitive app empowers parents to selectively manage app usage by setting up personalized profiles, each with distinct access permissions. The ingenious design allows for three separate lists within each profile: one for apps that are always off-limits, another for those that are perpetually permitted, and a third for apps allowed for use only within pre-set time frames. Out of the box, Playtime Shield provides one profile, which can be expanded to an unlimited number with a simple, one-time in-app purchase, ensuring that each child’s experience is uniquely catered to their needs and the parent's peace of mind. In addition to its robust profile management system, Playtime Shield boasts seamless voice command integration, allowing for the swift activation of any profile with just a phrase such as "Activate Playtime Shield!" This feature not only adds a layer of convenience but also enhances the interactive experience for both parents and children. The app’s commitment to a user-friendly interface ensures that parents can effortlessly navigate through settings, making the digital playground as safe and enjoyable as possible for their little ones. With Playtime Shield, parents can share their devices with their children worry-free, confident in the knowledge that their device is safeguarded against unsuitable content and excessive usage.

About

Scrolla

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications and using a timer for dedicated work or rest periods. It allows you to create custom routines and digital boundaries to manage your screen time effectively.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set focus timer
  • Create screen time routines
  • Reduce interruptions
  • Support calmer phone habits for kids
  • Adjust access from settings
Features
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Need to quickly regain control of your attention? Scrolla: Screen Time Control combines an app blocker with a focus timer, helping you make room for work, rest and real life. Choose what should stay out of reach, set a focus period, and let the app support the choice you have made. Screen time control works best when it fits your routine rather than fighting it. Use a short session before a task, a longer block while studying, or a simple pause when the day feels too full. - Block distracting apps before you begin - Set a focus timer for one task - Create a screen time control routine - Reduce interruptions during work sessions - Protect time for reading and study - Pause habitual scrolling when needed - Adjust access from the settings - Support calmer phone habits for kids - Keep family routines easier to follow - Make digital boundaries feel more inclusive - Return to selected apps after focus - Build a safer daily phone routine Start with one clear decision. Select the apps that tend to pull you away from the moment, then choose how long you want to stay focused. There is no need to redesign your whole day at once. A few intentional blocks can make screen time easier to notice and easier to change. HOW SCROLLA FITS YOUR DAY Scrolla: Screen Time Control is designed for everyday moments when your phone competes with something more important. Use it before opening a book, beginning a workout, joining a meeting or settling down for the evening. The aim is not to remove your phone from your life. It is to give you a practical way to decide when certain apps should wait. A focus timer adds a visible endpoint to each session. That can make a difficult task feel more manageable and give you a natural moment to review your next step. App blocking helps reduce the first impulse to check a feed, message or game. Together, these tools create a simple screen time control method that you can repeat across your day. Your routine may change from one day to the next. Scrolla: Screen Time Control can be used for a single quiet interval or as part of a regular plan. Keep the approach flexible. Use a brief block when you need to clear your head, then choose a longer period when concentration matters more. The same setup can support focused living at home, during study or between daily commitments. The app is also suitable for people who want clearer boundaries without complicated systems. Parents can introduce a screen time control habit for kids, while families can agree on calmer phone-free periods. Adjust the approach in your own way, review it in the settings, and keep only the limits that make sense for your routine. A subscription unlocks the paid version of Scrolla: Screen Time Control and its available app-blocking and focus tools. It renews automatically until you stop it; cancellation is managed through your account settings. Use of the app is subject to the applicable Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PNw8oyyBCaZecNo5uASzUDlM9MCBbL13RKpu7dO-fhE/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CmEeXj6zo79ZNOTCWU1mDaRFUDvF-OjJYmCXUasw_-4/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Playtime Shield4 screens
Scrolla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scrolla at Free against Playtime Shield's $1.99. Playtime Shield's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Scrolla is free to download; Playtime Shield costs $1.99 up front. Playtime Shield sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Scrolla sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Playtime Shield versus Scrolla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaytime ShieldScrolla
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Positive reviewsβ€”50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaytime Powerup LLCLily Hughes

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Playtime Shield

One-time4
  • Multiple Custom Profiles$0.99
  • Time-Restricted App Usage$0.99
  • Family-Wide Multiple Profiles$1.99
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  • Family-Wide Timed Apps Usage$1.99
7 purchases

Scrolla

Subscriptions7
  • Main Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Session Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Limit Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Elite Screen Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Ultimate Screen Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Infinite Screen Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pass Screen Time Control1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Playtime Shield free?
Playtime Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Scrolla free?
Scrolla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playtime Shield or Scrolla have ads?
Neither Playtime Shield nor Scrolla shows ads.

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