# No Scroll vs Inkrest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inkrest at 100% against No Scroll's 55%. Inkrest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). No Scroll's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (700 vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

No Scroll is free to download; Inkrest costs $4.99 up front. No Scroll sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Inkrest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Inkrest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 700 ratings behind it against 4, 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 Inkrest's.

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, Inkrest every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Scroll | Inkrest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkrest-private-dictation/id6779460450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **700** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 107 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) | [Lampblack Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896559941) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 (Annual) | $19.99 | 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 |

**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)


### Inkrest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkrest-private-dictation/id6779460450)

This app transforms your spoken words into polished text directly on your device, refining ums, false starts, and run-ons. It offers various writing styles and custom dictionaries, all while ensuring complete privacy as no data is sent to servers.

**Highlights:** On-device speech-to-text and AI rewriting, Refines speech into polished prose, Multiple writing styles (Email, Document, etc.), Customizable dictionaries for jargon and names, System keyboard integration for any app, Home screen widget and Action Button for instant capture, Apple Watch app for wrist-based dictation

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Scroll free?

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

### Is Inkrest free?

Inkrest costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Inkrest is rated higher. No Scroll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while Inkrest averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do No Scroll or Inkrest have ads?

Neither No Scroll nor Inkrest shows ads.

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

No Scroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Inkrest every 4 days. Most recently, No Scroll was updated on November 4, 2026 and Inkrest 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.*