Unscroll vs DateSmith PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unscroll
Transform your iPhone into a distraction-free tool with this minimalist launcher. It declutters your home screen to show only essential apps, helping you break free from endless scrolling and mindless app usage. Stay focused on what matters with quick access to your most-used applications and integrated health activity tracking.
- Distraction-free minimalist home screen
- Quick access to essential apps
- Health activity tracking on home screen
- Customizable watch faces
- Checklists and notes on home screen
- Scheduled focus mode
- Dark and light modes
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Unscroll – The Minimalist Launcher for Focus & Simplicity Turn your iPhone into a distraction-free tool with Unscroll—the minimalist launcher designed to help you break free from endless scrolling and mindless app use. With Unscroll, your Home Screen becomes a calm, clutter-free space, showing only your essential apps—no attention-grabbing icons, no dopamine-triggering badges, just pure functionality. Designed for Focus • Minimalist and User-Focused Unscroll features a clean, distraction-free interface that blends seamlessly into your Home Screen. • Quick and Easy Setup Get started in just two minutes with a simple, intuitive setup. Key Features • A Phone, Not a Distraction Remove the urge to mindlessly open social media or addictive apps. Every time you unlock your phone, you see only what you need, not what distracts you. • Minimalist App Launcher Create a simple, monochrome interface with clean buttons for only the apps that matter. • Health Activity at a Glance. Track your Steps, Walking + Running Distance, and Stairs Climbed right on your Home Screen—helping you stay mindful of your movement throughout the day. • Minimalist Home Screen Watches. Choose from three simple watch faces to keep time in style while maintaining a clean, focused screen. • Checklists and Notes Create simple checklists and quick notes directly on your Home Screen—perfect for reminders, to-dos, or daily focus lists. • Instant Access to Essentials Select frequently used apps so they’re just a tap away—nothing extra to tempt you. • Customize Your Home Screen Personalize your experience with Dark and Light modes, simple backgrounds, and elegant themes. • Focus Mode Schedule times to automatically disable distracting apps, helping you stay in control and present when it matters most. Reclaim your time. Break free from distractions. Download Unscroll today. More info: https://unscrollapp.github.io/unscrollapp/ Privacy Policy: https://unscrollapp.github.io/unscrollapp/privacy/
DateSmith PRO
Enhance your lock screen with a customizable date display designed for the premium space above your clock. Features reliable midnight updates, multiple format styles, and a countdown mode for important events. Focuses on privacy and a minimalist design.
- Custom date widget for above lock screen clock
- Multiple widget formats
- Personalized date formats
- Countdown mode for events
- Automatic midnight updates
- Privacy-focused design
- One-time purchase
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DateSmith PRO: YOUR LOCK SCREEN DATE PERFECTED DateSmith PRO delivers what other widget apps don't - a beautifully formatted date display specifically designed for the premium space above your lock screen clock. With reliable midnight updates and customization options, DateSmith PRO enhances your iPhone with information you need at a glance. ABOVE-CLOCK PERFECTION Unlike generic widget apps, DateSmith PRO specializes in the coveted space above your lock screen clock. Our elegant date formats complement your iPhone's design language while delivering essential information at a glance. RELIABLE MIDNIGHT UPDATES DateSmith PRO employs sophisticated background processing technology that ensures your date always updates precisely at midnight - even if your phone is asleep. Say goodbye to yesterday's date lingering on your lock screen! PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS Choose from multiple date format styles or switch to countdown mode to track days until an important event. Make your lock screen truly yours with the perfect date display that fits your needs. MINIMALIST DESIGN We focus on doing one thing perfectly - showing today's date in a clean, elegant format that enhances your lock screen. No clutter, no distractions, just the information you need. KEY FEATURES - Custom date widget designed specifically for the space above your lock screen clock - Multiple widget formats available for home screen and other widget areas - Personalized display with customizable date formats - Countdown mode to track days until important events - Automatic midnight updates with advanced background technology - Simple configuration - set it up once and forget it - One-time purchase - no subscriptions, no recurring fees - Extremely battery efficient design - 100% privacy focused - no data collection, no analytics - No internet connection required - Minimal storage footprint PRIVACY FIRST DateSmith PRO is designed with your privacy in mind. We don't collect any data, require unnecessary permissions, or need an internet connection to function. Your date is your business. SIMPLE SETUP 1. Long press on your lock screen 2. Tap 'Customize' 3. Tap the widget area above the time 4. Find and select the DateSmith PRO widget 5. Tap 'Done' DateSmith PRO - The date widget that works your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Unscroll at Free against DateSmith PRO's $0.99. Unscroll also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). DateSmith PRO's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Unscroll is free to download; DateSmith PRO costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DateSmith PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unscroll has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Unscroll's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateSmith PRO's.
| Parameter | Unscroll | DateSmith PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Satnam Singh | Benjamin Staab |
Customer experience
Unscroll
DateSmith PRO
In-app purchases
Unscroll
No in-app purchases
DateSmith PRO
No in-app purchases









