# Pattrn vs ScrollScholar

The clearest difference is ads: ScrollScholar at none against Pattrn's shown. Pattrn's advantage is ratings volume (851 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pattrn sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScrollScholar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pattrn against 4.7 for ScrollScholar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattrn has 851 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pattrn ships an update weekly, ScrollScholar every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattrn | ScrollScholar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (851 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171/reviews)** | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollscholar-app-blocker/id6758863299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **851** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Schott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792277768) | [Morrel Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833973959) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattrn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattrn-discipline-tracker/id6740924171)

This app helps you build discipline and achieve your goals by tracking routines and training focus. It features an AI coach for motivation and personalized insights, along with gamified progress to keep you engaged. Track your consistency and see measurable improvements in your focus.

**Highlights:** AI coach for motivation, Track routines and habits, Set SMART goals, Measure Focus Score, Gamified progress, Visual streaks and goals, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pattrn Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Friend Pass) | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pattrn Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pattrn Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $55.99 | one-time |


### ScrollScholar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollscholar-app-blocker/id6758863299)

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by introducing positive friction. Earn back time for distracting apps by completing short, bite-sized language lessons.

**Highlights:** App blocker for distracting apps, Earn screen time by learning, Bite-sized language lessons, Positive friction to break habits, Uses Apple Screen Time technology, Habit-stacking for learning

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| English | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattrn free?

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

### Is ScrollScholar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pattrn or ScrollScholar?

Pattrn is rated higher. Pattrn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 851 ratings, while ScrollScholar averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Pattrn or ScrollScholar have ads?

Pattrn shows ads; ScrollScholar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pattrn or ScrollScholar?

Pattrn ships an update weekly, and ScrollScholar every 6 days. Most recently, Pattrn was updated on September 23, 2026 and ScrollScholar on September 11, 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.*