# No Scroll vs Reduce Scrolling

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reduce Scrolling at 100% against No Scroll's 55%. Reduce Scrolling also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). No Scroll's advantage is ratings volume (686 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. No Scroll sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Reduce Scrolling sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reduce Scrolling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 686 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Reduce Scrolling's.

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, Reduce Scrolling every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | Reduce Scrolling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reduce-scrolling-blockwise/id6630375265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **686** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [Ko LiChung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067190356) |

## 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)


### Reduce Scrolling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reduce-scrolling-blockwise/id6630375265)

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by introducing gentle "speed bumps" to encourage mindful app engagement. It offers customizable settings for different applications and schedules to help you reduce distractions and build better digital habits.

**Highlights:** Per-app control with customizable settings, Live Activity timer for remaining time, Recharge Time delays to prevent compulsive reopening, Smart Schedules for automatic app blocking, Streak tracking for habit momentum, 7-day free trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $22.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is Reduce Scrolling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, No Scroll or Reduce Scrolling?

Reduce Scrolling is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 686 ratings, while Reduce Scrolling averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do No Scroll or Reduce Scrolling have ads?

Neither No Scroll nor Reduce Scrolling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, No Scroll or Reduce Scrolling?

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reduce Scrolling every 3 weeks. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on September 22, 2026 and Reduce Scrolling on September 7, 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.*