# No Scroll vs Scrolly

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scrolly at free against No Scroll's free with in-app purchases. Scrolly also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). No Scroll's advantage is ratings volume (690 vs 182). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Scrolly sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrolly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 690 and 182 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of No Scroll's written reviews are positive against 53% of Scrolly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, Scrolly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | Scrolly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (690 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews) | **[4.7 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollyyour-screen-time-buddy/id6746136491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **690** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [SCROLLY SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815346397) |

## 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)


### Scrolly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollyyour-screen-time-buddy/id6746136491)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by creating a physical barrier to addictive applications. It allows you to select distracting apps and block them with a simple tap, freeing up over 90 minutes daily for more meaningful activities.

**Highlights:** Block addictive apps, Physical tap to block, Save over 90 minutes daily, Habit building, Focus on passions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrolly Mac & iPad | $2.99 | per month |
| Scrolly App Access Without Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Scrolly Mac & iPad | $29.99 | per year |
| Scrolly Alarm | $59.90 | per year |
| Scrolly App Access Without Device | $59.90 | per year |
| Scrolly App Access Without Device | $79.00 | per year |
| Scrolly App Access Without Device | $79.00 | per year |
| Commitment Mode | $1.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is Scrolly free?

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

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

Scrolly is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 690 ratings, while Scrolly averages 4.7 from 182 ratings.

### Do No Scroll or Scrolly have ads?

Neither No Scroll nor Scrolly shows ads.

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

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, and Scrolly every 8 days. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on October 16, 2026 and Scrolly on October 14, 2026.

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