Comparison

DoSomething vs Unscroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DoSomething

This app offers daily, small nudges to help you break free from mindless scrolling and engage more with real life. It provides personalized challenges, guided interruptions, and a visual record of your activities, encouraging you to live more presently without pressure.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily challenges
  • Guided interruptions to break scrolling loops
  • Visual 'Did Something Wall' to track activities
  • Customizable themes and challenge frequency
  • Calm feed for reflection
  • Photo and note capture for moments
Features
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Bored? Scrolling again? Wondering what to do? Maybe you don’t need a way out. Maybe you just need a way in. DoSomething challenges you to break the cycle of mindless scrolling and start living to the fullest. Tiny, daily nudges that snap you out of autopilot and into real life. No pressure. No self-improvement. Just small shifts that make today feel different. How It Works: Today’s the Day – Start by deciding what the best version of you would be doing right now. Your Do Something Menu – Write down what you wish you were doing instead of scrolling. Personalized Challenges – The app learns what gets you moving and challenges you to make it happen. Capture the Moment – Snap a photo, write a quick note. Build your wall of what you did. Did Something Wall – A visual record of the moments you chose over mindless scrolling. Guided Interruptions – Brief, spoken prompts that break your loop and shift your awareness. Unscroll – A calm, scrollable feed of messages designed to slow you down and help you reflect. Customize Your Experience – Change colors, themes, and challenge frequency to match your vibe. Why It’s Different: DoSomething isn’t about becoming your best self. No goals. No grind. No pressure to perform. Just small, thoughtful nudges that help you notice, move, and break free from the loop. No streaks. No leaderboards. Just you and your day, made better. Try it now and get your first challenge today. Links: Terms & Conditions: heydosomething.com/terms Privacy Policy: heydosomething.com/privacy

About

Unscroll

This app allows you to use social media more intentionally by removing distracting features. It helps you stay connected for essential functions like messaging and posting while cutting down on endless scrolling and mindless checking.

Highlights
  • Use social media without endless scrolling
  • Remove distracting social app features
  • Reduce mindless social media use
  • Keep core social features like messaging and posting
  • Build a healthier relationship with your phone
  • Use social media with intention and control
Features
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Unscroll helps you use social media without getting trapped in it. Keep the parts of your favorite social apps that matter: messaging, posting, profiles, and staying connected, while cutting out the features designed to keep you scrolling. Whether you’re trying to reduce screen time, stop mindless checking, or break the short-form content loop, Unscroll gives you a cleaner, calmer way to use social media. With Unscroll, you can: - Stay connected without endless scrolling - Remove the most distracting parts of social apps - Cut down on mindless social media use - Keep messaging, posting, and core social features - Build a healthier relationship with your phone - Use social media with more intention and control Unscroll is built for people who don’t want to quit social media completely, just use it on their own terms. Download Unscroll and take back your attention. Terms of Service: https://unscrollapp.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://unscrollapp.vercel.app/privacy Support: https://unscrollapp.vercel.app/support

Screenshots

DoSomething4 screens
Unscroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

DoSomething and Unscroll are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DoSomething sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Unscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DoSomething versus Unscroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoSomethingUnscroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEnterMaursZaphon AI, LLC

Customer experience

DoSomething

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Unscroll

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DoSomething

Subscriptions2
  • Do Something (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • DoSomething (Yearly)3 Days trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Unscroll

Subscriptions2
  • Unscroll Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unscroll Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is DoSomething free?
DoSomething is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unscroll free?
Unscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DoSomething or Unscroll have ads?
Neither DoSomething nor Unscroll shows ads.

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