# Unhook vs ScrollGuard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unhook at none against ScrollGuard's 4. Unhook also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). ScrollGuard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 37%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScrollGuard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Unhook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Unhook against 4.2 for ScrollGuard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 128 and 97 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Unhook's written reviews are positive against 53% of ScrollGuard's.

Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, ScrollGuard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unhook | ScrollGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook/id6480299793/reviews)** | [4.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollguard-block-reels/id6754183872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 162 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Be Timeful Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576212134) | [BreakTheScroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846972762) |

## What reviewers say

### Unhook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook/id6480299793)

This app blocks the YouTube news feed, preventing endless scrolling and distracting content. It allows users to access YouTube for specific videos without falling down rabbit holes of unrelated content. Enjoy a more focused viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Blocks YouTube news feed, Eliminates distractions, Focused YouTube usage, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps stop doomscrolling
- 👍 Great for avoiding distractions
- 👍 Good for limiting shorts use
- 👍 Helps curb YouTube addiction
- 👍 Blocks addictive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Scam, keeps billing
- 💸 Unusable without subscription
- 💸 Forced to unlock pro
- 💸 Dark patterns, scammy design
- 💸 Money grab

**Reported bugs**

- Videos don't open
- Cancel subscription button doesn't work
- Constant error code 152-4
- Daily progress resets
- App is glitchy

**Requested features**

- Extension for Safari on iPhone
- Allow free version use without forced pro
- Clearer instructions for screen time permission
- Option to sign out of YouTube account
- Ad-free use without review manipulation


### ScrollGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollguard-block-reels/id6754183872)

This tool helps reduce mindless social media consumption by hiding addictive elements like feeds and short video sections within a browser. It allows users to selectively filter content, keeping essential features while minimizing distractions and the urge to scroll endlessly.

**Highlights:** Hide Reels, Stories, and Explore pages, Toggle content elements on/off, Set unlimited custom filters (premium), Filters content within Safari browser, Retains useful social media features

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unhook free?

Unhook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScrollGuard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unhook or ScrollGuard?

Unhook is rated higher. Unhook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while ScrollGuard averages 4.2 from 97 ratings.

### Do Unhook or ScrollGuard have ads?

Unhook shows ads; ScrollGuard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unhook or ScrollGuard?

Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScrollGuard every 9 days. Most recently, Unhook was updated on September 21, 2026 and ScrollGuard on September 22, 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.*