Scrolla vs QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrolla
This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications and using a timer for dedicated work or rest periods. It allows you to create custom routines and digital boundaries to manage your screen time effectively.
- Block distracting apps
- Set focus timer
- Create screen time routines
- Reduce interruptions
- Support calmer phone habits for kids
- Adjust access from settings
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Need to quickly regain control of your attention? Scrolla: Screen Time Control combines an app blocker with a focus timer, helping you make room for work, rest and real life. Choose what should stay out of reach, set a focus period, and let the app support the choice you have made. Screen time control works best when it fits your routine rather than fighting it. Use a short session before a task, a longer block while studying, or a simple pause when the day feels too full. - Block distracting apps before you begin - Set a focus timer for one task - Create a screen time control routine - Reduce interruptions during work sessions - Protect time for reading and study - Pause habitual scrolling when needed - Adjust access from the settings - Support calmer phone habits for kids - Keep family routines easier to follow - Make digital boundaries feel more inclusive - Return to selected apps after focus - Build a safer daily phone routine Start with one clear decision. Select the apps that tend to pull you away from the moment, then choose how long you want to stay focused. There is no need to redesign your whole day at once. A few intentional blocks can make screen time easier to notice and easier to change. HOW SCROLLA FITS YOUR DAY Scrolla: Screen Time Control is designed for everyday moments when your phone competes with something more important. Use it before opening a book, beginning a workout, joining a meeting or settling down for the evening. The aim is not to remove your phone from your life. It is to give you a practical way to decide when certain apps should wait. A focus timer adds a visible endpoint to each session. That can make a difficult task feel more manageable and give you a natural moment to review your next step. App blocking helps reduce the first impulse to check a feed, message or game. Together, these tools create a simple screen time control method that you can repeat across your day. Your routine may change from one day to the next. Scrolla: Screen Time Control can be used for a single quiet interval or as part of a regular plan. Keep the approach flexible. Use a brief block when you need to clear your head, then choose a longer period when concentration matters more. The same setup can support focused living at home, during study or between daily commitments. The app is also suitable for people who want clearer boundaries without complicated systems. Parents can introduce a screen time control habit for kids, while families can agree on calmer phone-free periods. Adjust the approach in your own way, review it in the settings, and keep only the limits that make sense for your routine. A subscription unlocks the paid version of Scrolla: Screen Time Control and its available app-blocking and focus tools. It renews automatically until you stop it; cancellation is managed through your account settings. Use of the app is subject to the applicable Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PNw8oyyBCaZecNo5uASzUDlM9MCBbL13RKpu7dO-fhE/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CmEeXj6zo79ZNOTCWU1mDaRFUDvF-OjJYmCXUasw_-4/edit?usp=sharing
QR Code Reader
Instantly decode QR codes and barcodes to access websites, contact info, and more. Generate custom codes and scan them securely in a protected environment. Features include a history log and advanced analytics.
- Instant QR code and barcode scanning
- Custom QR code generation
- Secure sandbox scanning
- Automatic history log
- Advanced history analytics
- Batch code processing
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QR Code Reader: Batch Scanner is a professional-grade utility built for speed, security, and organization. If you are tired of scanning codes one by one or using basic readers that do not save your history, this application entirely changes your workflow. Designed for both everyday users and professionals, it provides a comprehensive suite to capture, create, and manage digital information effortlessly. HIGH-SPEED SCANNING & SECURITY * Batch & Single Scan: Capture multiple codes simultaneously without returning to the home screen, or use the single mode for quick lookups. * Gallery Scanning: Extract data directly from images saved in your camera roll. * Link Security Validation: Automatically check scanned URLs to ensure they are safe before you open them. * Feedback Controls: Customize your scanning experience with adjustable haptic and audio feedback settings. GENERATOR & DESIGN * Multi-Format Creation: Generate codes for any purpose, including URL, Text, Wi-Fi, vCard, Email, Phone, SMS, and Geo-location. * Custom QR Design: Personalize your creations by adjusting colors, modifying visual styles, and adding your own center logos to make them stand out. MANAGEMENT & EXPORT * Scan History Log: Never lose important data. Access a complete record of everything you have scanned. * Node Clusters & Bookmarking: Organize your saved codes into custom folders (Node Clusters) and bookmark your most frequently used items. * Advanced Export: Share your scan history logs via CSV or PDF, and export your custom-designed QR codes as high-quality Image or PDF files. SUBSCRIPTION & ACCESS TERMS Important: Access to the app requires a subscription, and there is no free content available. Payment will be charged once the subscription purchase is confirmed. * Your subscription will auto-renew unless disabled 24 hours before the current period ends. * Renewal cost depends on the selected standard plan, with exact pricing based on your local App Store Price Matrix. * Free trial subscriptions automatically shift to a paid plan. Manage or cancel in your Account Settings post-purchase. * Note: Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) is forfeited upon purchasing a premium subscription. For additional information, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vh-SXIl0KzDwrA09iw-cyYJIdBECEwd5JiKXbb-EJ3I/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rdUUnei7AwK4ppAsexCKmkHA0M0iClSoJyWQqMZqxIM/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader at 100% against Scrolla's 50%. QR Code Reader also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 15 months). Scrolla's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Scrolla sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scrolla ships an update every 15 months, QR Code Reader every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scrolla | QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lily Hughes | Kathleen Ramos |
Customer experience
Scrolla
QR Code Reader
In-app purchases
Scrolla
- Main Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Session Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Limit Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Elite Screen Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Ultimate Screen Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Infinite Screen Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Pass Screen Time Control1 Month trial$99.991 Year
QR Code Reader
- Advanced QR Scanner Weekly$6.997 Days
- Ultra QR Scanner Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- QR Code - Plus3 Days trial$11.497 Days
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- QR Code Scanner • Code Creator3 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Generate QR3 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Qr Code - Location3 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Qr Contact3 Days trial$14.997 Days
- QR Event3 Days trial$14.997 Days
- QR Call3 Days trial$14.997 Days
- VIP QR Scanner Yearly$49.991 Year
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