Comparison

ScrollStop vs PowerScreenX

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

Head to head
About

ScrollStop

This app helps you break phone addiction by requiring you to complete quick physical or mindfulness tasks before accessing blocked applications. Earn virtual currency to unlock screen time and progress through levels, making digital detox rewarding.

Highlights
  • App blocking with mission-based access
  • Customizable physical and mindfulness missions
  • Earn 'Brain Power' currency
  • Time Vault for unlocking apps
  • Level progression and mascot rewards
  • Personalized attention profile
  • Smart analytics and progress tracking
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Scrolling 6+ hours a day? That's 90+ days a year gone. ScrollStop doesn't just block your apps - it makes you earn them back. Every time you reach for Instagram, TikTok, or any app you've blocked, ScrollStop steps in with a simple deal: complete a quick mission first. Pushups, breathing exercises, a glass of water, a walk outside. Small actions that break the autopilot loop and put you back in control. This isn't about willpower. It's about friction that actually works. HOW IT WORKS Open a blocked app > ScrollStop intercepts > Complete a mission > Earn Brain Power > Unlock access through the Time Vault. The more disciplined you are, the more freedom you earn. Skip the mission? The app stays locked. MISSIONS - MOVE YOUR BODY, FREE YOUR PHONE Choose from real exercises that take seconds, not minutes: Pushups, squats, sit-ups, jumping jacks Planks and mountain climbers Customize reps and difficulty to match your fitness level Every mission completed earns Brain Power - your currency for unlocking screen time. BOOSTS - BREATHE, REFLECT, RECONNECT Go beyond exercise with guided sessions designed for how you actually feel: 6 unique breathing patterns - from a quick energy burst to deep calm before sleep Gratitude journaling and emotional check-ins Photo Quests: snap a pic of sunlight, a healthy meal, a clean desk, or just go touch grass TIME VAULT - EARN YOUR SCREEN TIME Spend your Brain Power to unlock apps for 15, 30, or 45 minutes. When time's up, apps relock automatically. You decide how much access you've earned - and the app holds you to it. 35 LEVELS. BRONZE TO ZENITH. Progress from Newcomer through Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers - all the way to Zenith. Every day of discipline levels you up. Build streaks. Watch your mascot thrive as your habits improve (or struggle when they don't). Your progress is visual, tangible, and addictive in the right way. YOUR PERSONAL ATTENTION PROFILE ScrollStop's onboarding identifies your unique relationship with your phone - when you're most vulnerable, what triggers your scrolling, and what you actually want your time back for. Your experience is shaped around you, not a one-size-fits-all blocker. SMART ANALYTICS Daily and weekly Brain Power earned vs. spent Mission completion history Time Vault usage tracking Progress visualization by day, week, and month FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Block any app or set of apps Adjust difficulty: Gentle, Balanced, or Intense Pick your preferred missions and boosts Pause blocking when you need to - emergencies happen WHY SCROLLSTOP WORKS WHEN OTHER BLOCKERS DON'T Basic blockers are easy to dismiss. ScrollStop creates purposeful friction - a physical or mindful action that interrupts the dopamine loop before it starts. You don't just resist the urge. You replace it with something better. And because you're earning Brain Power and leveling up, staying off your phone actually feels rewarding. PERFECT FOR Students who need to lock in during exam season Professionals who want deep focus back Anyone tired of losing hours to mindless scrolling People who've tried other blockers and turned them off Parents setting healthier boundaries Stop earning screen time for algorithms. Start earning it for yourself. Download ScrollStop. Your attention is worth more than a feed. A subscription is required to use ScrollStop. Your subscription will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase and will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://www.scrollstop.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.scrollstop.app/privacy

About

PowerScreenX

Features
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PowerScreenX gives parents simple, flexible control over their children's screen time. How it works: Children receive a time balance that they spend in sessions. When time's up, the device locks automatically. Parents can manage everything from their own device. Key features: • Balance-based screen time — no rigid schedules, just a time budget • Start, stop, and extend sessions remotely from the parent app • Bonus time — reward good behavior with instant extra time • Automatic device lock when session ends • Uninstall protection — the app can't be removed without parent authorization • Works offline — device stays locked even without internet • Multi-device support — manage multiple children and devices Easy setup: 1. Parent signs in with Apple ID 2. Add your child's profile 3. Link the child's device with a simple code 4. Done — start managing screen time right away PowerScreenX uses Apple's Screen Time framework to enforce limits directly on the device. A child iCloud account in the same Apple Family Sharing group is required.

Screenshots

ScrollStop3 screens
PowerScreenX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PowerScreenX at none against ScrollStop's 9. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ScrollStop sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PowerScreenX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ScrollStop versus PowerScreenX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollStopPowerScreenX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (58 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWith BytesRui Liu

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ScrollStop

Subscriptions9
  • ScrollStop Pro$4.997 Days
  • ScrollStop Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • ScrollStop Pro$13.991 Month
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  • ScrollStop Pro$19.991 Year
  • ScrollStop Pro$24.991 Year
  • ScrollStop Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • ScrollStop Pro$34.991 Year
  • ScrollStop Pro$59.991 Year
  • ScrollStop Pro$69.991 Year
None

PowerScreenX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScrollStop free?
ScrollStop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PowerScreenX free?
PowerScreenX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScrollStop or PowerScreenX have ads?
Neither ScrollStop nor PowerScreenX shows ads.

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