Comparison

ScrollStop vs ATC SkyDecode

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

ATC SkyDecode

Learn air traffic control communications with synchronized text and audio dialogues. Track global flights in real-time on a live map, viewing aircraft details. Designed for aviation enthusiasts and learners with a focused, dark interface.

Highlights
  • Synchronized ATC dialogues with text
  • Real-time global flight map
  • Aircraft details on tap
  • Clean, dark interface
  • Aviation phraseology learning
Features
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SkyDecode brings two things together for student pilots, aviation English learners, and aviation enthusiasts: a way to get familiar with ATC communications, and a real-time view of what's flying around the world. What you get ATC dialogues with synchronized text - Each ATC dialogue is paired with a synchronized text view, so you can follow along visually while you listen. - A natural way to pick up phraseology, callsign formats, and the flow of typical exchanges — without having to decode every word by ear. Real-time global flight tracking - A live flight map powered by adsb.fi, with sub-5-second refresh. - Tap any aircraft on the map to see its callsign, altitude, ground speed, heading, and squawk code. - Watch global air traffic move in real time, anywhere in the world. Built for focused use - A clean, dark, radar-inspired interface that's easy on the eyes during extended sessions. SkyDecode is an independent app and is not affiliated with any air traffic control authority or live ATC monitoring service. Terms of Service: https://www.tapwater.life/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.tapwater.life/privacy-policy

Screenshots

ScrollStop3 screens
ATC SkyDecode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ATC SkyDecode at every 4 days against ScrollStop's monthly. ATC SkyDecode also leads on ratings volume (250 vs 58) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). ScrollStop's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and ATC SkyDecode sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScrollStop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 250 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrollStop ships an update monthly, ATC SkyDecode every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ScrollStop versus ATC SkyDecode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollStopATC SkyDecode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (58 ratings) — better4.5 (250 ratings)
Positive reviews—22.7% of reviews
Number of ratings58250 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWith BytesTap Water

Customer experience

ScrollStop

All ratings58 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ATC SkyDecode

All ratings250 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.3%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ScrollStop

Subscriptions9
  • ScrollStop Pro$4.997 Days
  • ScrollStop Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • ScrollStop Pro$13.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • 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
7 purchases

ATC SkyDecode

Subscriptions6
  • SkyDecode Premium weekly$5.997 Days
  • SkyDecode Premium weekly 3dt3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • SkyDecode Premium weekly first week7 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • SkyDecode Premium monthly$19.991 Month
  • SkyDecode Premium yearly$49.991 Year
  • SkyDecode Premium yearly 3dt3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • skydecode lifetime $79.99$79.99

Questions

Is ScrollStop free?
ScrollStop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATC SkyDecode free?
ATC SkyDecode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScrollStop or ATC SkyDecode?
ScrollStop is rated higher. ScrollStop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while ATC SkyDecode averages 4.5 from 250 ratings.
Do ScrollStop or ATC SkyDecode have ads?
Neither ScrollStop nor ATC SkyDecode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrollStop or ATC SkyDecode?
ScrollStop ships an update monthly, and ATC SkyDecode every 4 days. Most recently, ScrollStop was updated on August 27, 2026 and ATC SkyDecode on September 13, 2026.

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