Comparison

Sip & Scroll vs Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Sip & Scroll

This app helps you manage screen time by turning scrolling into a self-care ritual. It encourages hydration and mindfulness, allowing you to set limits on distracting apps and enjoy them in controlled windows.

Highlights
  • Sip-to-Unlock hydration verification
  • Mind-Body Connection check-ins
  • Customizable Safe Containers for scrolling
  • Hydration tracking and care celebration
  • Individual app or category blocking
  • Mindful scrolling windows
Features
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Scroll Guilt-Free. Turn your screen time into a self-care ritual. Sip & Scroll is the first app blocker designed to nourish you, not punish you. Standard screen time control feels like a restrictive parent—it locks you out and makes you feel guilty. We take a different approach. We believe you don't need more discipline; you just need a gentle way to be present. YOUR NEW HEALTHY RITUAL Instead of fighting the urge to scroll, transform it into a moment of care. 1. Protect Your Peace: Select the apps that feel like noise (TikTok, Instagram, News). 2. The Gentle Pause: When you open them, we invite you to take a breath. 3. Sip to Unlock: Take a quick selfie drinking water. No strict rules, just a moment of care. 4. Mindful Windows: Enjoy 15 or 30 minutes of scrolling. When time is up, we gently reset your phone to "quiet mode." WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT You aren't broken, and you don't need "fixing." You just need to silence the noise so you can hear yourself think. Sip & Scroll helps you replace "doomscrolling" with hydration. It's the perfect tool for wellness living and anyone wanting the peace of a dumb phone without giving up their favorite apps. FEATURES DESIGNED FOR BALANCE Sip-to-Unlock: The only app limit that verifies you are prioritizing your body before you enter the digital world. Mind-Body Connection: Check in with how you feel before and after you scroll. Safe Containers: No more losing 2 hours to the feed. Celebrate Small Wins: Track "care," not performance. Custom Sanctuary: Block apps individually or shield entire categories when you need deep rest. STOP DOOMSCROLLING. START NOURISHING. Download today and find your balance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scroll

Features
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60% of screen time sessions end in regret. ScrollOff changes that. Instead of punishing you with hard limits, ScrollOff rewards your focus. Earn screen time credits by staying away from distracting apps, then spend them guilt-free when YOU choose. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose your blocks — pick the apps that steal your time 2. Earn credits — 5 minutes earned for every hour of focus 3. Spend guilt-free — use credits for timed peeks when you genuinely need them KEY FEATURES: - Smart peek system — timed access to blocked apps, on your terms - No-Go Zones — schedule periods of absolute zero access - Focus challenges — set goals and earn bonus credits - Emergency tokens — for when life can't wait - Biometric lock — extra protection for your focus - Notes to self — quick habit rescue plans - Daily free peeks — bonus time every day PLANS: - Free: 3 apps, 1-min peeks, 45-min daily earning cap - Premium ($4.99/mo): Unlimited apps, 2-min peeks, 90-min cap, 3-day rollover - Pro ($8.99/mo or $69.99/yr): 5-min peeks, 120-min cap, 3 emergency tokens/month, 7-day rollover Try Pro free for 14 days. Cancel anytime. 100% private. No servers. No analytics. No tracking pixels. All data stays on your device. Terms of Use: https://scrolloff.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://scrolloff.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Sip & Scroll4 screens
Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scroll at every 4 days against Sip & Scroll's every 3 weeks. 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. Sip & Scroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Scroll sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sip & Scroll ships an update every 3 weeks, Scroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sip & Scroll versus Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSip & ScrollScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew WalwemaKaran Garg

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sip & Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Sip & Scroll Premium — Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Sip & Scroll Premium$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
9 purchases

Scroll

Subscriptions4
  • Quiet Hours$0.991 Month
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Pro14 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time5
  • 1 Minute Emergency Token$0.49
  • 2 Minutes Emergency Token$0.99
  • 5 Minutes Emergency Token$1.49
Show 2 more
  • 15 Minute No-Go Zone Token$5.99
  • Emergency No-Go Zone Disable$19.99

Questions

Is Sip & Scroll free?
Sip & Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scroll free?
Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sip & Scroll or Scroll have ads?
Neither Sip & Scroll nor Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sip & Scroll or Scroll?
Sip & Scroll ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scroll every 4 days. Most recently, Sip & Scroll was updated on June 21, 2026 and Scroll on September 17, 2026.

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