Comparison

SmartScroll vs Derot

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

Derot

Features
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You pick up your phone for "just a second" — and 45 minutes disappear. Derot helps you stop. One focus session at a time. HOW IT WORKS Start a timed focus session. Lock distractions out. When you finish, you earn coins and extend your streak. Fail, and you lose your progress. It's that simple — and that effective. BUILT AROUND YOUR GOALS Tell Derot how much time you want to take back. Whether you want to read more, sleep better, exercise, or just feel present — Derot tracks your progress toward what actually matters to you. GAMIFIED TO KEEP YOU GOING • Earn coins for every completed session • Build daily streaks to stay consistent • Level up as your focus discipline grows • See your stats and history at a glance HONEST & PRIVATE Your session data stays on your device. We don't sell your data. We don't track you. Derot works for you — not for an algorithm. PRO FEATURES Unlock unlimited session lengths, detailed stats, and advanced insights with Derot Pro. Subscription options: • Weekly plan with free trial • Annual plan with free trial — best value Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: [https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-derot] Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartScroll4 screens
Derot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Derot at 15.1 against SmartScroll's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Derot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmartScroll versus Derot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScrollDerot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlperen CerkezArif Ullah Khan

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
2 purchases

Derot

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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