# ScrollBuddy vs Zoned

The clearest difference is rating: Zoned at 5.0 against ScrollBuddy's 4.1. ScrollBuddy's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScrollBuddy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Zoned sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zoned holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScrollBuddy has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollBuddy | Zoned |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollbuddy-screen-time/id6749676786/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoned-focus-wallet/id6769183435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Vinod](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809840522) | [Imbram Wojdak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883791748) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrollBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollbuddy-screen-time/id6749676786)

This app helps you focus by locking other applications until you complete tasks. Earn credits for finished tasks to unlock apps for a set duration. Track your progress and review your accomplishments.

**Highlights:** Task-based app unlocking, Credit system for app access, Configurable task completion strictness, Progress tracking and history, Daily and monthly win recaps, Customizable app themes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollBuddy Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ScrollBuddy Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Good buddy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great buddy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best buddy | $17.99 | one-time |


### Zoned

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoned-focus-wallet/id6769183435)

This app transforms your focus time into a digital currency. Earn credits by completing focused sessions and spend them to temporarily unlock distracting apps. It uses system-level blocking to keep you on track, rewarding success rather than shaming failure.

**Highlights:** Earn credits for focus sessions, Spend credits to unlock apps, System-level app blocking, Daily credit gift, Focus Score tracking, Live Activities countdown, AR Focus Box

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zoned Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Zoned Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrollBuddy free?

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

### Is Zoned free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScrollBuddy or Zoned?

Zoned is rated higher. ScrollBuddy averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Zoned averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScrollBuddy or Zoned have ads?

Neither ScrollBuddy nor Zoned shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScrollBuddy or Zoned?

ScrollBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zoned every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScrollBuddy was updated on November 8, 2026 and Zoned on October 31, 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.*