Comparison

SmartScroll vs Already Seen

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

Head to head
About

SmartScroll

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
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Stop doomscrolling before another hour disappears. Most blockers just lock you out and get bypassed in seconds. SmartScroll is different: when your limit is reached on Tiktok, Reels, Shorts, or any endless feed, it interrupts the loop and replaces it with quick knowledge cards. Something better to do, right at the moment your brain wants "one more video." Why people use SmartScroll: - Interrupt doomscrolling before it spirals - Block TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, X, and more after daily limits are reached - Replace mindless scrolling with bite-sized knowledge you’ll actually remember - Add friction when automatic scrolling takes over - Visualize wasted screen time with Life Grid - Build healthier phone habits without deleting social media Core features: - Automatic app blocking after your limits are reached - Smart interruption flow that breaks scrolling momentum - Bite-sized knowledge cards for quick, useful learning - Custom app limits and schedules - Life Grid to visualize time lost and time reclaimed SmartScroll is for people who: - Open social media without thinking - Lose an hour checking “one thing” - Feel mentally drained after short-form videos - Have tried timers, willpower, or basic blockers without success • Want healthier phone habits without quitting social media Your apps are not the problem. The automatic scrolling loop is. SmartScroll helps you break it. Download SmartScroll for free. Premium features require an in-app purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Already Seen

Features
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Already Seen is the essential companion for every movie enthusiast. Designed for casual viewers and cinephiles alike, it provides a simple, elegant, and private way to keep track of every film you've ever watched. Key Features: - Personal Watch History: Keep a detailed log of every movie, including the date you watched it and where you saw it (Streaming, Theater, or Physical Media). - Rate & Review: Give every movie a star rating and jot down your personal notes on the cinematography, acting, or plot twists. - Search with TMDB: Quickly find movies with high-quality cover art using our seamless integration with The Movie Database (TMDB). - Organize with Tags: Categorize your collection with custom tags to easily find your favorite genres or themes. - Total Privacy: Your data stays on your device. We don't use remote servers, ensuring your movie habits remain private. - Backup & Restore: Export your entire collection (including posters!) to a self-contained JSON file. Move your library to any new device with ease. Stop wondering "Have I seen this already?" and start building your definitive movie legacy today with Already Seen.

Screenshots

SmartScroll4 screens
Already Seen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Already Seen at none against SmartScroll's 9. Already Seen also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. SmartScroll sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Already Seen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartScroll ships an update every 2 weeks, Already Seen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartScroll versus Already Seen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScrollAlready Seen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlperen CerkezLuca Fabiani

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SmartScroll

Subscriptions9
  • SmartScroll Premium | Weekly$1.997 Days
  • SmartScroll Premium | Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SmartScroll Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
  • SmartScroll Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
  • SmartScroll Premium | Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Already Seen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartScroll free?
SmartScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Already Seen free?
Already Seen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartScroll or Already Seen have ads?
Neither SmartScroll nor Already Seen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartScroll or Already Seen?
SmartScroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Already Seen every 5 days. Most recently, SmartScroll was updated on October 2, 2026 and Already Seen on October 18, 2026.

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