# No Scroll vs Unhook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unhook at none against No Scroll's 16. No Scroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 37%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. No Scroll sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Unhook asks for nothing beyond the download.

No Scroll holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 690 ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of No Scroll's written reviews are positive against 37% of Unhook's.

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, Unhook every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | Unhook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (690 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews)** | [4.3 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook/id6480299793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **690** | 128 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 103 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [Be Timeful Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576212134) |

## What reviewers say

### No Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216)

This app helps you reduce screen time and improve focus by setting limits on app usage. It uses behavioral psychology to combat doomscrolling and reclaim your valuable time without requiring you to delete social media apps.

**Highlights:** Set time limits before opening apps, Auto-locks apps when time expires, Schedule app blocking during specific hours, Set daily app usage budgets, Track progress and build healthy habits, Minimalist and distraction-free design, Privacy-focused using Screen Time framework

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Scroll Premium (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| No Scroll Premium (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| No Scroll Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| No Scroll Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| No Scroll Premium (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| No Scroll Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| No Scroll Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| No Scroll Premium (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Early Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effectively reduces doomscrolling behavior
- ⏱️ Flexible time limit options (5-30 minutes)
- 🔐 Strong unlock mechanism with code requirement
- 💪 Works better than Apple's native screen time
- 🎯 Intentional app usage encouragement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Requires subscription for premium features
- 🚫 Paywall blocks access before trial
- 🔄 Can switch between multiple blocked apps to bypass limits
- ⚠️ Lacks accountability tracking and history
- 🐛 App stops working after updates occasionally

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on premium trial popup with no exit option
- Blocks unused apps when time expires on another app
- Doesn't release apps after freeze time ends
- Phone hangs with no control or banner displayed
- App stops working after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Unified timer across all blocked apps instead of per-app
- Custom time intervals beyond 5-30 minute presets
- Ability to block specific content (reels, shorts) within apps
- Website blocking capability
- Longer time period options (up to 3 hours)


### Unhook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook/id6480299793)

This app blocks the YouTube news feed, preventing endless scrolling and distracting content. It allows users to access YouTube for specific videos without falling down rabbit holes of unrelated content. Enjoy a more focused viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Blocks YouTube news feed, Eliminates distractions, Focused YouTube usage, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps stop doomscrolling
- 👍 Great for avoiding distractions
- 👍 Good for limiting shorts use
- 👍 Helps curb YouTube addiction
- 👍 Blocks addictive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Scam, keeps billing
- 💸 Unusable without subscription
- 💸 Forced to unlock pro
- 💸 Dark patterns, scammy design
- 💸 Money grab

**Reported bugs**

- Videos don't open
- Cancel subscription button doesn't work
- Constant error code 152-4
- Daily progress resets
- App is glitchy

**Requested features**

- Extension for Safari on iPhone
- Allow free version use without forced pro
- Clearer instructions for screen time permission
- Option to sign out of YouTube account
- Ad-free use without review manipulation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

No Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unhook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, No Scroll or Unhook?

No Scroll is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 690 ratings, while Unhook averages 4.3 from 128 ratings.

### Do No Scroll or Unhook have ads?

Unhook shows ads; No Scroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, No Scroll or Unhook?

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, and Unhook every 2 weeks. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on October 13, 2026 and Unhook on October 13, 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.*