# around vs Scrollit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scrollit at 100% against around's 18%. Scrollit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). around's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

around ships an update every 2 weeks, Scrollit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | around | Scrollit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | — |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-find-whos-close/id6749483375/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Behind The App](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589287115) | [NICOLAS LAURENT SYLVAIN HAUTIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813439944) |

## What reviewers say

### around

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-find-whos-close/id6749483375)

Discover people nearby at venues like bars or clubs using Bluetooth. Create a profile, see who's around, and instantly exchange contact information if both users accept. Review your past connections with the History feature.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth-based proximity discovery, No GPS or location tracking, Profile creation with age and photos, Request and exchange social media/phone numbers, History of past connections, Venue-specific discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aaaround Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium monthly | $19.99 | per month |


### Scrollit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollit/id6813439942)

This app redefines social sharing by turning your scrolling into content. Capture and share authentic moments instantly, without filters or libraries. Engage with friends through unique social games like series, races, and timed bursts.

**Highlights:** Instant camera capture, No photo library or editing, Moment-based sharing, Social sharing games, Friend challenges, Global discovery feed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is around free?

around is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scrollit free?

Pricing for Scrollit is not currently listed on the App Store.

### Do around or Scrollit have ads?

Neither around nor Scrollit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, around or Scrollit?

around ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scrollit weekly. Most recently, around was updated on October 3, 2026 and Scrollit on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*