# No Scroll vs QuietDesk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuietDesk at 100% against No Scroll's 55%. QuietDesk also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). No Scroll's advantage is ratings volume (686 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 QuietDesk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuietDesk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 686 ratings behind it against 1, 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 QuietDesk's.

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, QuietDesk weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | QuietDesk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quietdesk/id6756778561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **686** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [said ihammouten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655372124) |

## 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)


### QuietDesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quietdesk/id6756778561)

This app offers a distraction-free Pomodoro timer with cozy pixel-art visuals and ambient background sounds to create a calm environment for deep work. It provides simple statistics and gentle notifications to help users build focus habits.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free Pomodoro timer, Ambient background sounds, Cozy pixel-art visuals, Customizable session durations, Focus and break session tracking, Daily and weekly statistics, Streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuietDesk Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| QuietDesk Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| QuietDesk – Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is QuietDesk free?

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

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

QuietDesk is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 686 ratings, while QuietDesk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do No Scroll or QuietDesk have ads?

Neither No Scroll nor QuietDesk shows ads.

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

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and QuietDesk weekly. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on September 25, 2026 and QuietDesk on September 9, 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.*