Comparison

Scrolloc vs Reduce

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

Head to head
About

Scrolloc

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by introducing intentional pauses before opening distracting applications. It provides insights into your screen time habits and helps you build healthier digital routines to reduce mindless scrolling and increase focus.

Highlights
  • Intentional limits to stop endless scrolling
  • Screen time control without deleting apps
  • Focus sessions for presence
  • Daily insights and habit tracking
  • Clean, easy-to-use interface
  • System for behavior change
Features
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You pick up your phone for “a minute.” You lose an hour. You scroll without thinking. You don’t even know why. Scrolloc stops this cycle. You take back control of your screen and your time. It’s screen time control designed to break mindless scrolling habits. You set simple limits. You open distracting apps less. You break the habit of mindless scrolling. You gain up to 2 extra hours every day. STOP MINDLESS SCROLLING Scrolloc adds a short pause before you open social apps. This pause breaks the automatic impulse. You notice what you’re doing. You choose to continue or stop. STAY FOCUSED You stay present during work, family time, or moments that matter. You cut distractions. You protect your focus and your energy. UNDERSTAND YOUR HABITS You see your daily screen time. You see where your hours disappear. You track your progress and build healthier digital habits. FEEL THE DIFFERENCE You scroll less. You stress less. You doomscroll less. You feel calmer, clearer, and more in control. WHAT YOU GET • Intentional limits that stop endless scrolling • Screen time control without deleting your apps • Focus sessions to stay present • Daily insights and simple habit tracking • A clean, easy-to-use interface • A system that actually helps you change your behavior WHY IT WORKS? Scrolloc helps you at the exact moment you lose control - the moment your thumb opens an app without awareness. This small pause creates a huge shift. You regain your time, your attention, and your life outside the screen. START TODAY Stop mindless scrolling. Reduce your screen time. Live with intention again. You pick up your phone for “a minute.” You lose an hour. You scroll without thinking. You don’t even know why. Scrolloc stops this cycle. You take back control of your screen and your time. It’s screen time control designed to break mindless scrolling habits.

About

Reduce

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Take back your focus. Reduce helps you block distracting apps, build daily focus streaks, and reclaim hours of your day - powered by Apple's native Screen Time technology. - FOCUS SESSIONS - Start a session and Reduce blocks your most distracting apps at the system level. Choose your duration, pick your blocklist, and get to work. No willpower required - blocked apps stay blocked until your session ends. - DUMB PHONE MODE - Turn your iPhone into a dumb phone with one tap. Only essential apps stay accessible - everything else is blocked. Perfect for deep work, family time, or a complete digital detox. - DAILY GOALS & STREAKS - Set a daily focus goal and watch your progress with a visual ring. Build a streak by hitting your goal every day - don't break the chain. - LIVE ACTIVITY - See your active session on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know how much focus time is left without opening the app. - RECURRING BLOCKS - Schedule daily blocks to automatically restrict apps during work hours, study time, or bedtime. Set it once and your blocks activate on their own. - KEY FEATURES - • Block specific apps or entire categories • Focus Mode: block distractions, keep everything else • Dumb Phone Mode: allow only essential apps • Session durations from 15 minutes to 3 hours • Daily focus goal with visual progress ring • Streak tracking to stay motivated • Live Activity on Dynamic Island & Lock Screen • Scheduled recurring daily blocks • System-level blocking via Apple Screen Time • Privacy-first: all data stays on your device - SUBSCRIPTION - Reduce is free with Focus Sessions, daily goals, and streak tracking. Upgrade to Reduce Pro to unlock Dumb Phone Mode, longer sessions, and recurring blocks. Terms of Use: https://reducescreentime.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://reducescreentime.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Scrolloc4 screens
Reduce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reduce at none against Scrolloc's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Scrolloc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Reduce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Scrolloc versus Reduce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollocReduce
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindful Software Studio LLCApphaze

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scrolloc

Subscriptions3
  • Scrolloc PRO Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Scrolloc PRO Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Scrolloc PRO Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Reduce

Subscriptions2
  • Reduce Pro Weely7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Reduce Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scrolloc free?
Scrolloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reduce free?
Reduce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrolloc or Reduce have ads?
Scrolloc shows ads; Reduce does not.

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