Comparison

Giraffocus vs Scroll Debt App

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

Head to head
About

Giraffocus

Regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. This app encourages mindful habits by introducing a brief pause before opening time-wasting applications, helping you focus on what truly matters.

Highlights
  • Block apps and websites
  • Mindful pause for conscious choice
  • Customizable groups and limits
  • Save hours of daily time
  • Guided by a giraffe companion
Features
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Take back control of your time with Giraffocus – the Screen Time Control App. Please note: All app functionality requires an in-app purchase (subscription or lifetime). The app can be downloaded for free, but features are available only after purchase. Block distracting apps and websites, save hours every day, and bring focus back into your life. With Giraffocus you don’t just block apps — you unlock mindful habits. Before opening a distracting app, you’ll pause for a few seconds, giving your brain the chance to reset and choose consciously. Features available after purchase: • Block apps & websites – stay in control of your screen time • Mindful pause – reduce impulsive scrolling • Custom groups & limits – tailor rules for social, shopping, and games • Save hours every day – focus on what truly matters • Simple & cute design – guided by your little giraffe companion Whether you want to stay focused at work, study without distractions, or spend less time on your phone, Giraffocus makes it simple. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kwcodes.com/privacy/

About

Scroll Debt App

Features
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Turn your doomscrolling into a “time debt” you can actually see and repay. Scroll Debt helps you track how much time you spend scrolling and nudges you to win part of it back with small, intentional actions in real life. Instead of blocking your apps, Scroll Debt focuses on awareness, reflection and tiny missions that are easy to complete and hard to ignore. How it works • Log your scroll time in a few taps, with quick presets (5, 15, 30, 60 minutes) or custom values. • Optionally tag which app you were using and where you were (bed, commute, work, bathroom, etc.). • See your daily “Scroll Debt” compared to a time budget you choose. See your patterns clearly • Daily overview: how many minutes you scrolled today and how far you are from your budget. • States like Safe, Warning, Danger and Over, with light-hearted messages that make you think. • Simple weekly and monthly trends to spot your personal doomscroll hotspots. • Most-used apps and contexts, so you see where your time actually goes. Repay your debt in real life For every block of scroll time, Scroll Debt suggests small missions you can actually do: • Creative: draw, write, capture ideas, build something. • Active: move, walk, stretch, get some fresh air. • Relaxing: breathe, reset, disconnect from the noise. • Skill: learn, read, practice and level up a talent. • Offline fun: play, laugh and enjoy analog entertainment. • Other: tiny chores, self-care and real human contact. Even a single mission completed can change how your day feels. Designed to stay light and private • No account required – the app works entirely on-device. • No cloud sync, no tracking – your data stays on your phone. • You decide what to log and when. • Missions are short (2–10 minutes) and realistic. Scroll Debt doesn’t pretend to fix your life. It just makes it harder to lie to yourself about how much you scroll — and a bit easier to do something about it.

Screenshots

Giraffocus4 screens
Scroll Debt App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scroll Debt App at none against Giraffocus's 3. Scroll Debt App also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Giraffocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scroll Debt App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Giraffocus ships an update every 5 weeks, Scroll Debt App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Giraffocus versus Scroll Debt App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiraffocusScroll Debt App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrzysztof WerysTobia Bartolomei

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Giraffocus

Subscriptions2
  • Giraffocus Pro (1 month)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Giraffocus Pro (1 week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Giraffocus Pro (lifetime)$39.99
None

Scroll Debt App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Giraffocus free?
Giraffocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scroll Debt App free?
Scroll Debt App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Giraffocus or Scroll Debt App have ads?
Neither Giraffocus nor Scroll Debt App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Giraffocus or Scroll Debt App?
Giraffocus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scroll Debt App every 4 days. Most recently, Giraffocus was updated on June 5, 2026 and Scroll Debt App on August 4, 2026.

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