# No Scroll vs Screencat

No Scroll and Screencat both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Screencat's written reviews are positive against 55% of No Scroll's. Screencat also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). No Scroll's advantage is ratings volume (686 vs 2). On price, rating, 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 Screencat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for No Scroll against 4.5 for Screencat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 686 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of No Scroll's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screencat's.

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, Screencat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | Screencat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews) | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencat-screen-time-pet/id6741950612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **686** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [Screencat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796293165) |

## 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)


### Screencat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencat-screen-time-pet/id6741950612)

This app helps users break phone addiction and stop doomscrolling by "locking" distracting applications. Users earn coins by using the app, which can be spent to unlock apps or customize a virtual pet.

**Highlights:** Lock distracting apps, Gamified unlocking process, Earn coins for app usage, Customize virtual pet, Stop doomscrolling

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screencat Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Screencat Pro Lifetime Special | $24.99 | one-time |
| Screencat Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is Screencat free?

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

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

No Scroll and Screencat are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 686 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do No Scroll or Screencat have ads?

Neither No Scroll nor Screencat shows ads.

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

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screencat every 2 days. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on September 25, 2026 and Screencat on September 15, 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.*