Comparison

Count vs Stop Doomscrolling

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

Head to head
About

Count

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Features: β€’ Create custom countdowns with emojis and colors β€’ Track multiple events simultaneously β€’ Choose how to display remaining time (days, hours, minutes, etc.) β€’ Beautiful widgets for your home screen β€’ Notification alerts when countdowns reach zero β€’ Clean, intuitive interface β€’ Customizable colors for each countdown Perfect for: β€’ Birthday and anniversary reminders β€’ Holiday and vacation planning β€’ Project deadlines and milestones β€’ Tracking special events β€’ Wedding planning β€’ Exam preparation β€’ Retirement planning Download Countdown today and stay organized for all your important dates! By downloading you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://how-to-do-stuff.com/countdown/privacy-policy.html

About

Stop Doomscrolling

Features
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End the endless scroll. Activate your Zen Mode! Reclaim your focus again! If you’ve ever opened social media β€œjust for a minute” and lost an hour, you’re not alone. Unscrol helps you take back control of your attention, one small step at a time. Built on proven habit-building principles inspired by behavioral science and the ideas behind Atomic Habits, Unscrol helps you break the cycle of mindless scrolling and replace it with intentional focus. You don’t need drastic changes. Sometimes just one minute is enough to reset your mind. Unscrol guides you through small daily actions that slowly retrain your attention and build stronger digital habits. Reclaim Your Focus Social platforms are designed to keep you scrolling. Unscrol helps you pause, reflect, and regain control before the scroll takes over. With simple daily check-ins and focus sessions, you’ll start noticing how your attention changes over time. 1-Minute Reset Exercises When your attention drifts, Unscrol gives you quick 1-minute reset exercises designed to interrupt the scrolling loop. These short interventions help your brain reset and bring your focus back to what actually matters. Small interruptions. Big long-term change. Track Your Mood & Attention Understand your patterns. Log how you feel throughout the day and discover what triggers your distractions. β€’ Mood journaling β€’ Focus tracking β€’ Pattern discovery β€’ Reflection prompts Awareness is the first step toward control. Build a Daily Focus Habit Consistency beats motivation. Unscrol uses simple habit-building techniques to help you stay on track: β€’ Morning, afternoon, and evening check-ins β€’ Focus sessions with customizable timers β€’ Daily streak tracking β€’ Progress milestones Small daily wins turn into lasting habits. Earn Rewards for Staying Focused Every time you resist the urge to scroll, you strengthen your attention. Track your streaks, collect points, and celebrate small victories that lead to big change. Your Journey Starts Today Reclaim your attention. Break the endless scroll. Build habits that last. EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Count3 screens
Stop Doomscrolling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count at none against Stop Doomscrolling's 4. Count also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stop Doomscrolling's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Stop Doomscrolling sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count ships an update every 6 days, Stop Doomscrolling every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Count versus Stop Doomscrolling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountStop Doomscrolling
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.215.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTIM LUCA SAGERRidvan Uyan

In-app purchases

None

Count

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Stop Doomscrolling

Subscriptions4
  • Unscrol Week Plan7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unscrol Month$8.991 Month
  • Unscrol: Screen Time Control7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Unscrol Year3 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Count free?
Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stop Doomscrolling free?
Stop Doomscrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Count or Stop Doomscrolling have ads?
Stop Doomscrolling shows ads; Count does not.
Which is updated more often, Count or Stop Doomscrolling?
Count ships an update every 6 days, and Stop Doomscrolling every 5 days. Most recently, Count was updated on October 10, 2026 and Stop Doomscrolling on October 2, 2026.

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