# No Scroll vs Offscroll

The clearest difference is rating: Offscroll at 5.0 against No Scroll's 4.5. Offscroll also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). No Scroll's advantage is ratings volume (699 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 Offscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Offscroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 699 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, Offscroll weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | Offscroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscroll-screen-time-budget/id6761293951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **699** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 107 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [Noah Escobedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888718427) |

## 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)


### Offscroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscroll-screen-time-budget/id6761293951)

This app helps you reduce excessive screen time by setting time budgets for apps instead of strict locks. It prompts you to pause and reflect when your budget is reached, empowering you to make conscious choices about your usage.

**Highlights:** Set app time budgets, Calm pause prompts, Conscious choice over lockout, Usage dashboard, Personalized reflection messages, Anonymous community signals

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Community Tier | $2.99 | per month |
| Community Tier | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is Offscroll free?

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

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

Offscroll is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 699 ratings, while Offscroll averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do No Scroll or Offscroll have ads?

Neither No Scroll nor Offscroll shows ads.

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

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Offscroll weekly. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on October 30, 2026 and Offscroll on October 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.*