Comparison

Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts vs LessScroll

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

Head to head
About

Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting content like Reels and Shorts within native social media applications. It allows you to keep essential features like direct messages and search while removing endless feeds and recommendations. Ideal for users who want to use social media intentionally without getting lost in addictive content.

Highlights
  • Block Instagram Reels
  • Block YouTube Shorts
  • Keep DMs and search
  • Works in native apps
  • Intentional browsing tools
  • App blocking sessions
Features
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Block Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts inside the real apps — and keep the parts you actually need. Scroll Less is for people who use Instagram for work or DMs, but don't want Reels, Explore, or endless feeds eating the evening. Same idea on YouTube: keep search and normal videos; lose Shorts and the recommendation rabbit hole. Scroll less works both in native apps and on websites. WHAT IT BLOCKS • Instagram: Reels, home feed, Explore, and more • YouTube: Shorts, recommendations, comments and more • Reddit: Home, Popular and more WHAT STILL WORKS • Instagram: DMs, story replies, search, commenting on your own posts • YouTube: search, normal videos, mini player • You stay in the official Instagram and YouTube apps — not stuck in a browser-only workaround WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who needs messages, posting, and search — but wants the addictive feeds gone. Students, creators, and anyone tired of deleting apps just to get their evening back. Scroll Less also includes tools for intentional browsing and app blocking sessions when you want a harder break. Download Scroll Less and keep the useful parts of social media. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LessScroll

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. You can set timers, choose specific apps to block, and track your progress with achievements and streaks. All data remains on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set custom session timers
  • Predefined session presets
  • Track reclaimed hours
  • Daily streaks and achievements
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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LessScroll helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps during focused sessions. Set a timer, choose the apps to block, and stay on task without interruptions. How it works: Start a session and select which apps to block — social media, entertainment, or any apps you choose. LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time framework to enforce the block for the duration of your session. When the session ends, everything unlocks automatically. Session presets - Quick Break (25 min) — a short reset between tasks - Deep Focus (2 hrs) — extended work or study time - Mega Detox (6 hrs) — a full half-day lockout Or set a custom start and end time to match your schedule. Track your progress - See total hours reclaimed across all sessions - Maintain daily streaks for consistent use - Unlock achievements as you build the habit Achievements include: - First session completed - 3, 7, and 30-day streaks - 1, 10, 25, and 100 hours reclaimed Privacy and Terms of Service LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls APIs. No usage data is sent to external servers. Everything stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://lessscroll.lol/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://lessscroll.lol/terms.html

Screenshots

Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts4 screens
LessScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LessScroll at 5.0 against Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts's 4.5. LessScroll also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). 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. Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LessScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LessScroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts ships an update every 2 weeks, LessScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts versus LessScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScroll Less Block Reels ShortsLessScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRolando QuintanaYohanan Negash

Customer experience

Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

LessScroll

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts

Subscriptions2
  • Scroll Less Premium$4.991 Month
  • Scroll Less Premium Annual$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Life Time Early December$5.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
  • Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

LessScroll

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly 50%$14.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts free?
Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LessScroll free?
LessScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts or LessScroll?
LessScroll is rated higher. Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while LessScroll averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts or LessScroll have ads?
Neither Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts nor LessScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts or LessScroll?
Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts ships an update every 2 weeks, and LessScroll every 4 days. Most recently, Scroll Less Block Reels Shorts was updated on November 4, 2026 and LessScroll on October 31, 2026.

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