Comparison

Pomolapse vs Don't Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Pomolapse

This app combines a focus timer with a camera to create short timelapse videos of your study or work sessions. Choose from different focus methods and video styles, and optionally add a tracking emoji to cover your face. Review your focus history and unlock advanced features.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro and goal-based focus timers
  • Record with front or rear camera
  • Export 8s, 20s, or full-flow videos
  • Multiple video styles
  • Optional face-tracking emoji
  • Focus session history and insights
Features
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Turn an hour of focus into an 8-second film. Pomolapse combines a focus timer and camera to turn time spent studying, working, or creating into a short timelapse you can keep. Choose how you focus • Pomodoro cycles with focus, short breaks, and long breaks • Goal-based focus with a target time, pause, and overtime Turn focus into a film • Record with the front or rear camera • Export an 8-second, 20-second, or full-flow video • Choose Immersive, Record, Dial, and other video styles • Keep your goal, focus time, date, and one-line note in the result • Optionally cover your face with a tracking emoji • Save or share a finished video right away Records and Insights • Browse sessions by date with video-first thumbnails • Review focus time, active days, and completed Pomodoro cycles • Unlock detailed patterns and achievements with Plus The core focus, record, save, and share experience is free. Watch one rewarded ad to unlock advanced output for a record, or use Plus for ongoing ad-free access. Videos and focus records stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Don't Scroll

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Ever gone to bed intending to sleep, only to realize it's 2 a.m. and you're still scrolling? Don't Scroll helps you stop doomscrolling before bed—without relying on willpower alone. Choose the apps that keep you awake. Set a lock schedule, and they'll be blocked automatically when it's time to wind down. Unlike a typical app blocker, Don't Scroll doesn't stop at "no." When you try to open a blocked app, you can take a three-minute pause with calming sounds. Sometimes that small interruption is enough to break the scroll and put the phone down. WHEN WILLPOWER ISN'T ENOUGH Every app blocker has the same weak point: you can turn it off. Late at night, that can be all too easy. Power Lock closes that loophole. Give the unlock code to someone you trust—a partner, friend, or family member. They receive it by email, and from then on, they hold the key—not you. If you force an override, they'll be notified. Scroll less. Sleep more. HOW IT WORKS • Choose the apps that keep you awake • Set your lock schedule • When you reach for a blocked app, take a three-minute pause or call it a night FEATURES • Automatic bedtime app blocking • Calming sleep sounds • Purpose-based locks for delivery apps, work distractions, and more • Nightly reports, patterns, and streaks DON'T SCROLL PLUS • Power Lock—let someone you trust hold the unlock code • Nightly pattern insights—see when you're most likely to reach for blocked apps • Premium sleep sounds—waves, airplane cabin, and pink noise • Streak protection for the occasional off night • Multiple lock schedules and unlimited app selection • PIN-protected settings • Ad-free experience Your selected apps, usage data, and sleep history stay on your device. We can't see which apps you choose. If you enable Power Lock, the email address of the person you choose is sent to our server only to deliver the unlock code and the alerts you enable. Monthly and yearly plans are available. Cancel anytime. —— Don't Scroll Plus is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jyminter.github.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Pomolapse4 screens
Don't Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pomolapse at 3 against Don't Scroll's 1. Pomolapse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pomolapse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Don't Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomolapse ships an update every 3 days, Don't Scroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Pomolapse versus Don't Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomolapseDon't Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMin ParkYUMI JUNG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomolapse

Subscriptions1
  • Pomolapse Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pomolapse Plus Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Don't Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Don't Scroll Plus$3.991 Month
  • Don't Scroll Plus$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomolapse free?
Pomolapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Don't Scroll free?
Don't Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomolapse or Don't Scroll have ads?
Both Pomolapse and Don't Scroll show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomolapse or Don't Scroll?
Pomolapse ships an update every 3 days, and Don't Scroll every 4 days. Most recently, Pomolapse was updated on September 10, 2026 and Don't Scroll on September 13, 2026.

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