Comparison

No Scroll vs Lockin Journal

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

Lockin Journal

Features
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Lockin Journal Your Personal Productivity Companion Everything you need to stay focused, organized, and on track, all in one app. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DAY Dashboard See your entire day at a glance. Tasks, habits, streaks, and progress — all in one beautiful overview. Tasks Create, organize, and conquer your to-do list. Set priorities, deadlines, and never let anything slip through the cracks. Journal Reflect, plan, and grow. Write daily entries, track your mood, and look back on your journey. Routines Build habits that stick. Create morning and evening routines, track your streaks, and stay consistent. Fitness Log your workouts, track your lifts, and watch your progress over time. Your personal gym companion. Teams Collaborate with friends and teammates. Chat in real-time, share files, manage group tasks, and stay connected. Finance & Trading Keep track of your trades and financial goals. Monitor your portfolio and stay on top of your money. Calendar Plan your week with a clean, intuitive calendar. Everything syncs with your tasks and routines automatically. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Dark mode by default. No distractions. No clutter. Just you and your goals. Lock-in is built for people who are serious about getting things done. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, athlete, or anyone who wants to level up — Lock-in is your tool. Available on iOS and Web. © 2026 Lock-in. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service

Screenshots

No Scroll4 screens
Lockin Journal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lockin Journal at none against No Scroll's 16. No Scroll's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lockin Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, Lockin Journal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
No Scroll versus Lockin Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNo ScrollLockin Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (697 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings697 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelf Invest LLCLorenz Hackl

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

Lockin Journal

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
None

Lockin Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is No Scroll free?
No Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockin Journal free?
Lockin Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do No Scroll or Lockin Journal have ads?
Neither No Scroll nor Lockin Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, No Scroll or Lockin Journal?
No Scroll ships an update fortnightly, and Lockin Journal every 6 weeks. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lockin Journal on October 13, 2026.

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