# No Scroll vs App Block, Time limits

The clearest difference is rating: App Block, Time limits at 5.0 against No Scroll's 4.5. No Scroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (690 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 App Block, Time limits sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Block, Time limits 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, App Block, Time limits every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | App Block, Time limits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (690 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-block-time-limits-flow/id6742873866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **690** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [Alcaeus Development AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638202818) |

## 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)


### App Block, Time limits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-block-time-limits-flow/id6742873866)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distractions and building healthier screen habits. It offers scheduled app blocking, daily time limits, and focus sessions to improve productivity and mindfulness.

**Highlights:** Scheduled app and website blocking, Daily time limits for app usage, Hard difficulty blocking with no skipping, Focus sessions with custom app whitelists, Screen time and notification tracking, Analysis of productive vs. distractive screen time

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fokus Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Flow Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Flow Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Flow Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Fokus Pro - App Blocker | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is App Block, Time limits free?

App Block, Time limits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, No Scroll or App Block, Time limits?

App Block, Time limits is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 690 ratings, while App Block, Time limits averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do No Scroll or App Block, Time limits have ads?

App Block, Time limits shows ads; No Scroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, No Scroll or App Block, Time limits?

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, and App Block, Time limits every 8 days. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on October 16, 2026 and App Block, Time limits on October 5, 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.*