# No Scroll vs Unscroller

The clearest difference is rating: No Scroll at 4.5 against Unscroller's 3.4. No Scroll also leads on ratings volume (699 vs 5). 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 Unscroller sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

No Scroll holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 699 ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of Unscroller's.

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, Unscroller every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | Unscroller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroller-stop-doomscrolling/id6757345214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **699** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 107 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [OutFulfilled Growth Partner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866260574) |

## 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)


### Unscroller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroller-stop-doomscrolling/id6757345214)

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting social media feeds and short video loops. It allows you to set app limits, schedule protected time for focused activities, and track your progress towards building better habits.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and feeds, Set app usage limits, Schedule protected focus time, Choose next actions from to-do list, Track screen time and focus sessions, Optional AI coaching, Breathing and journaling tools

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unscroller Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unscroller Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Unscroller Premium - 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Unscroller Yearly Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Unscroller Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Unscroller Annual Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Unscroller Family Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is Unscroller free?

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

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

No Scroll is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 699 ratings, while Unscroller averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do No Scroll or Unscroller have ads?

Neither No Scroll nor Unscroller shows ads.

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

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Unscroller every 10 days. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on October 30, 2026 and Unscroller on October 31, 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.*