Comparison

No Scroll vs Screen time control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

No Scroll

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
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Achieve More With No Scroll. No Scroll is designed for professionals who want to reduce screen time, stay focused, and accomplish more. Willpower alone isn’t enough to stop doomscrolling. You need an app that fights back. No Scroll helps you take control of your screen time without making you delete social media. How It Works: 1. Choose a time limit before you open TikTok, Instagram, or any app 2. No Scroll locks your app for 5 minutes when time's up 3. You scroll less, waste less time, and achieve more Why It Works: We built No Scroll because Apple's Screen Time and other screen time apps didn't work for us. No Scroll is built using behavioral psychology and habit design. No Scroll is easy to use and gives you the tools you need to actually stop doomscrolling. Your time is your most valuable asset. Why waste hours doomscrolling? Invest in yourself and download No Scroll for free today! Features to help you scroll less: - Session Limits: Set time limits before opening an app. Auto-locks your app when time’s up. (No Scroll’s unique feature that our users love the most!) - Schedules: Block distracting apps during specific hours. - App Limits: Set a daily budget for your app. No Scroll locks your app when you've reached your time limit. - Progress Tracking: Build awareness and healthy habits. - Minimalist design: Easy to use and distraction free. - Privacy First: Built using Apple’s Screen Time framework to securely block apps you use. Your personal data never leaves your device. - Built by a founder passionate about digital wellness Try No Scroll for free today! Your future self will thank you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/no-scroll/home

About

Screen time control

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. Set custom schedules or quick timers to focus on what matters most and build healthier digital habits with progress tracking and motivational streaks.

Highlights
  • Smart app blocking
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Streak system
  • Progress tracking
  • Home screen widgets
  • Quick timer
Features
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Take back your time. Block distracting apps and focus on what matters. Tired of endless scrolling? Flux helps you break free from social media addiction and build healthier digital habits. HOW IT WORKS Simply select the apps you want to block, set a timer or schedule, and Flux does the rest. No willpower required - blocked apps stay blocked until your focus session ends. KEY FEATURES SMART APP BLOCKING Block Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and any other distracting apps during focus time. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING Create custom block schedules for morning focus, work hours, or bedtime routines. STREAK SYSTEM Build momentum with daily streaks. Watch your progress grow as you develop better habits. PROGRESS TRACKING See exactly how much time you've saved with detailed weekly stats and insights. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Track your active blocks and streaks right from your home screen. QUICK TIMER Need to focus right now? Start a block session with just one tap. WHY FLUX? Built on Apple's Screen Time technology Your app usage stays on your device - we never see which apps you open or for how long No complicated setup - works in minutes Zero willpower required NOTE: Full access to Flux requires a subscription available via in-app purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled. Download Flux today and start your journey to a more focused life. Questions? Visit fluxscreentime.com or contact us anytime. Terms of Use: https://saharkanyas.github.io/Flux-legal1/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/719a62c9-5647-4883-b5dc-2b1245bcff92

Screenshots

No Scroll4 screens
Screen time control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: No Scroll at 699 against Screen time control's 10. No Scroll also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Screen time control's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. No Scroll sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Screen time control sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen time control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 699 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, Screen time control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
No Scroll versus Screen time control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNo ScrollScreen time control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (699 ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings699 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelf Invest LLCSahar Kanias

Customer experience

No Scroll

All ratings697 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative41.0%

Screen time control

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

No Scroll

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Reinstallation required periodically for functionality
  • Interferes with payment processing links
  • Notification system not triggering properly
  • Cooldown timer stuck on screen
  • Unable to unrestrict apps in some cases

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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)
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  • Accountability history and integrity tracking
  • Reflection prompts before unlocks or rule changes
  • Weekly summaries focused on accountability
  • Notification system for setting time limits
  • Option to allow longer video watching (30+ minutes)
  • Lock all apps when using one to prevent app switching
  • Pause timer when app is closed

Screen time control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

No Scroll

Subscriptions15
  • No Scroll Premium (Weekly)$3.997 Days
  • No Scroll Premium (Weekly)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • No Scroll Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
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  • No Scroll Premium (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • No Scroll Premium (Weekly)$7.997 Days
  • No Scroll Premium (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • No Scroll Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • No Scroll Premium (Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • No Scroll Premium (Annual)$19.991 Year
  • No Scroll Premium (Annual)$29.991 Year
  • No Scroll Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • No Scroll Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • No Scroll Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • No Scroll Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • No Scroll Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Early Unlock$4.99
9 purchases

Screen time control

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly_Flux Premium Special$5.997 Days
  • Flux Premium$9.991 Month
  • Flux Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
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  • Flux Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Flux Premium$24.991 Year
  • Flux Premium Special14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Flux Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Flux Premium2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Flux$89.991 Year

Questions

Is No Scroll free?
No Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen time control free?
Screen time control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, No Scroll or Screen time control?
Screen time control is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 699 ratings, while Screen time control averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do No Scroll or Screen time control have ads?
Neither No Scroll nor Screen time control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, No Scroll or Screen time control?
No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screen time control weekly. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on October 27, 2026 and Screen time control on October 9, 2026.

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