Screen Time Blocker vs LessScroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time Blocker
This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting applications and websites. Set custom time limits, track your usage, and utilize focus modes to improve concentration and reduce digital distractions for a more productive day.
- Block distracting apps and websites
- Set custom screen time limits
- Track phone usage
- Smart reminders and focus modes
- Reduce phone addiction
- Boost productivity
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Are you spending too much time on your phone? Struggling to focus and stay productive? Aphel helps you break free from distractions and take back control of your time. Features: Block distracting apps and websites Set custom screen time limits Track your phone usage and build better habits Stay focused with smart reminders and focus modes Reduce phone addiction and boost productivity Black Focus is designed to help you cut down on unnecessary screen time, improve your focus, and be more mindful in your daily life. Whether you want to stay productive at work, study efficiently, or simply reduce social media usage, Black Focus provides the tools you need. Start your journey towards a healthier digital lifestyle today. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: To able to use all features in screenshots without limitations required to premium.
LessScroll
This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. You can set timers, choose specific apps to block, and track your progress with achievements and streaks. All data remains on your device for privacy.
- Block distracting apps
- Set custom session timers
- Predefined session presets
- Track reclaimed hours
- Daily streaks and achievements
- Privacy-focused data handling
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LessScroll helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps during focused sessions. Set a timer, choose the apps to block, and stay on task without interruptions. How it works: Start a session and select which apps to block — social media, entertainment, or any apps you choose. LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time framework to enforce the block for the duration of your session. When the session ends, everything unlocks automatically. Session presets - Quick Break (25 min) — a short reset between tasks - Deep Focus (2 hrs) — extended work or study time - Mega Detox (6 hrs) — a full half-day lockout Or set a custom start and end time to match your schedule. Track your progress - See total hours reclaimed across all sessions - Maintain daily streaks for consistent use - Unlock achievements as you build the habit Achievements include: - First session completed - 3, 7, and 30-day streaks - 1, 10, 25, and 100 hours reclaimed Privacy and Terms of Service LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls APIs. No usage data is sent to external servers. Everything stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://lessscroll.lol/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://lessscroll.lol/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: LessScroll at free against Screen Time Blocker's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Screen Time Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LessScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen Time Blocker against 5.0 for LessScroll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Screen Time Blocker ships an update every 3 days, LessScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Blocker | LessScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Can Berk Hayretdag | Yohanan Negash |
Customer experience
Screen Time Blocker
LessScroll
In-app purchases
Screen Time Blocker
- Focus Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Focus Pro Annual Close Offer$9.991 Year
- Focus Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
LessScroll
- Yearly 50%$14.991 Year
- Yearly$29.991 Year
Questions
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