# No Scroll vs Unplugged

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unplugged at 100% against No Scroll's 55%. Unplugged also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). No Scroll's advantage is ratings volume (690 vs 2). 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 Unplugged sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unplugged holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 690 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Unplugged's.

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, Unplugged every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | Unplugged |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (690 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugged-screen-blocker/id6737567827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **690** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 103 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [Md. Arifur Rahman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777112524) |

## 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)


### Unplugged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugged-screen-blocker/id6737567827)

This app helps you reduce screen time, improve focus, and build healthier phone habits. It offers features like app blocking, strict modes, and mindful reminders to help you stay present and productive.

**Highlights:** App Blocker & Screen Time Control, Strict Mode for deep focus, Mindful Block Screens with quotes, Focus Timer / Pomodoro, App Usage Limits, Scheduled App Blocking, Screen Time Tracker

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Life Time | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is Unplugged free?

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

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

Unplugged is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 690 ratings, while Unplugged averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do No Scroll or Unplugged have ads?

Neither No Scroll nor Unplugged shows ads.

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

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, and Unplugged every 3 weeks. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on October 18, 2026 and Unplugged on September 17, 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.*