# StopScroll Screen Time Control vs App Blocker

The clearest difference is rating: App Blocker at 5.0 against StopScroll Screen Time Control's 4.3. StopScroll Screen Time Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StopScroll Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Blocker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StopScroll Screen Time Control has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StopScroll Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, App Blocker every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StopScroll Screen Time Control | App Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopscroll-screen-time-control/id6738006979/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-and-detox/id6749894548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilya Nikolenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726628125) | [Armen Danielian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832698313) |

## What reviewers say

### StopScroll Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopscroll-screen-time-control/id6738006979)

This app helps you reduce digital distractions and build healthier screen time habits by blocking apps and setting custom limits. It leverages native device technology to provide insights into your usage and create focused sessions for work, study, or better sleep.

**Highlights:** App Blocking, Focus Mode, Screen Time Reports, Automations & Shortcuts, Custom Schedules, Privacy First Design

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Scroll Pro (1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Stop Scroll Pro (1 week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Stop Scroll Pro (1 year) | $17.99 | per year |
| Stop Scroll Pro (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Aegis Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-and-detox/id6749894548)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annually Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StopScroll Screen Time Control free?

StopScroll Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Blocker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StopScroll Screen Time Control or App Blocker?

App Blocker is rated higher. StopScroll Screen Time Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while App Blocker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StopScroll Screen Time Control or App Blocker have ads?

App Blocker shows ads; StopScroll Screen Time Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, StopScroll Screen Time Control or App Blocker?

StopScroll Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, and App Blocker every 4 weeks. Most recently, StopScroll Screen Time Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and App Blocker on October 24, 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.*