Comparison

Scrollcut vs Ticking

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

Head to head
About

Scrollcut

Features
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Stop opening social media without even thinking. Scrollcut helps you reduce your screen time by changing one simple thing: distracting apps stay blocked until you consciously choose to unlock them. SET YOUR DAILY SCREEN-TIME BUDGET Choose how much time you want to spend on distracting apps each day. Your available minutes become a clear daily budget that you control. UNLOCK APPS ON YOUR TERMS Want to use Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or another selected app? Choose how much time you want and unlock your apps for that session. When the time runs out, they are blocked again. BREAK REFLEX SCROLLING Scrollcut adds a deliberate step between the urge to scroll and opening an app. That small pause helps you stop automatic scrolling and use your phone with intention. TAKE BACK CONTROL • Block distracting apps • Set a daily screen-time allowance • Unlock apps for timed sessions • See your remaining time at a glance • Reduce doomscrolling • Build healthier digital habits • Keep using social media without letting it take over Scrollcut is not about completely giving up your phone or social media. It is a practical app blocker for people who want less screen time, more focus and a healthier relationship with their phone. FREE TO USE The free version gives you access to all Scrollcut features with up to two selected apps. Upgrade to Scrollcut Premium to manage more apps and take control of even more distractions. Premium subscriptions include a free 3-day trial and automatically renew unless canceled. Your time and attention belong to you. Spend them consciously with Scrollcut. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ticking

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications on a set schedule. It introduces increasing delays for breaks, making it harder to interrupt your focused time. The interface is minimal and customizable, designed to stay out of your way.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Progressive friction on breaks
  • Customizable color and icon
  • Minimal, native iOS design
  • Block apps by hours and days
Features
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The clock is Ticking: it's time to focus. Willpower is overrated. Routines work better. Ticking lets you block distracting apps on a schedule: Pick the hours, pick the days, and let the rules do the hard work for you. Need a break? Fine. But every pause makes the next one take longer. First it's 5 seconds. Then 10. Then 30. By the fifth attempt you're staring at a timer wondering if you really need to check social media again. Spoiler: you don't. The app itself stays out of your way. Minimal, native, no visual clutter. Pick a color, pick an icon, and get back to whatever actually matters. Features: - Block apps for specific hours and days - Progressive friction on breaks (they get harder to take) - Clean, native iOS design Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ticking.co/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Scrollcut4 screens
Ticking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scrollcut at every 4 days against Ticking's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Scrollcut sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year and Ticking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrollcut ships an update every 4 days, Ticking fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Scrollcut versus Ticking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollcutTicking
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB41 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJulien HourtTicking

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scrollcut

Subscriptions1
  • ScrollCut Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Ticking

Subscriptions2
  • Ticking Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Ticking Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Scrollcut free?
Scrollcut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ticking free?
Ticking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrollcut or Ticking have ads?
Neither Scrollcut nor Ticking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrollcut or Ticking?
Scrollcut ships an update every 4 days, and Ticking fortnightly. Most recently, Scrollcut was updated on October 11, 2026 and Ticking on October 12, 2026.

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