# No Scroll vs Locked

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locked at 100% against No Scroll's 55%. Locked also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). No Scroll's advantage is ratings volume (690 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Locked asks for nothing beyond the download.

Locked 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 Locked's.

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, Locked every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | Locked |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/locked-less-screen-time/id6742744610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **690** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 103 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [SocialMate Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799698906) |

## 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)


### Locked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locked-less-screen-time/id6742744610)

This app uses a physical NFC tag to create friction and help you break phone addiction. Set app limits and lock them until you scan the tag, encouraging focus and reducing distractions.

**Highlights:** NFC-powered physical tag app blocker, Deep Focus Mode with no override, Customizable app blocking, Works with Apple Screen Time API, Minimal interface for easy setup, No data collection or cloud sync

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is Locked free?

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

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

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

### Do No Scroll or Locked have ads?

Neither No Scroll nor Locked shows ads.

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

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, and Locked every 2 weeks. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on October 16, 2026 and Locked on September 28, 2026.

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