Scrollcut vs Screen Time Limit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Scrollcut
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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/
Screen Time Limit
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ScrollLess is a screen time limit app that helps you stop doomscrolling ā for real. Pick the apps that pull you in: social media, short videos, games, anything. Choose how much time you want to spend on them each day. When your time is up, ScrollLess locks them until tomorrow. HOW IT WORKS ⢠Select the apps and categories you want to limit ⢠Set a daily time limit that feels right ⢠Get a heads-up a few minutes before you reach it ⢠When time runs out, a lock screen stops the scroll 15 MORE MINUTES, ONLY WHEN IT MATTERS Life happens. From the lock screen you can take 15 more minutes, up to 3 times a day. Every break is a small pause to ask yourself: is this scroll really worth it? STRICT MODE For days with no excuses. While Strict Mode is on, tracking can't be turned off, your limit can't be raised and apps can't be removed until tomorrow. BUILT ON SCREEN TIME ⢠Uses Apple's Screen Time framework on your iPhone ⢠Your app usage data stays on your device ⢠See today's usage and time left at a glance ⢠Focus Mode timer for deep work ⢠Turn off all tracking anytime (unless Strict Mode is on) ScrollLess Pro unlocks daily limits, the lock screen, extra-time breaks and Strict Mode. Scroll less. Live more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/ec02595b-90a0-4187-b1ac-50f4ffcab52c Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/ec92399e-b7a3-48de-8020-590aeaccc8f2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scrollcut at every 4 days against Screen Time Limit's every 9 days. Screen Time Limit's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Scrollcut sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year and Screen Time Limit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scrollcut ships an update every 4 days, Screen Time Limit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scrollcut | Screen Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days ā better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.6 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Hourt | abdullah zubeyir ceylan |
In-app purchases
Scrollcut
- ScrollCut Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
Screen Time Limit
- ScrollLess Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- ScrollLess Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- ScrollLess 5 Token$0.99
- ScrollLess 10 Token$1.99
- ScrollLess 25 Token$3.99
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- ScrollLess 50 Token$17.99
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