# SmartScroll vs ScrollGuard

The clearest difference is rating: SmartScroll at 4.8 against ScrollGuard's 4.2. ScrollGuard's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and ratings volume (101 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartScroll sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ScrollGuard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartScroll holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScrollGuard has 101 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of SmartScroll's written reviews are positive against 53% of ScrollGuard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmartScroll ships an update every 2 weeks, ScrollGuard every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartScroll | ScrollGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscroll-quit-doomscroll/id6740744254/reviews)** | [4.2 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollguard-block-reels/id6754183872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **53.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alperen Cerkez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788173841) | [BreakTheScroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846972762) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscroll-quit-doomscroll/id6740744254)

Transform mindless scrolling into a learning experience with curated content. Break free from doomscrolling, strengthen attention, and discover fascinating facts daily. Designed for curious minds seeking better screen time habits.

**Highlights:** Break doomscrolling cycle, Strengthen attention span, Discover daily facts, Curated enriching content, Distraction-free interface, Customizable themes, Share discoveries

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartScroll Premium \| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartScroll Premium \| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SmartScroll Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| SmartScroll Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| SmartScroll Premium \| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |


### 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 SmartScroll free?

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

### Is ScrollGuard free?

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

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

SmartScroll is rated higher. SmartScroll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ScrollGuard averages 4.2 from 101 ratings.

### Do SmartScroll or ScrollGuard have ads?

Neither SmartScroll nor ScrollGuard shows ads.

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

SmartScroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScrollGuard every 8 days. Most recently, SmartScroll was updated on October 2, 2026 and ScrollGuard on October 14, 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.*