Comparison

Scrollcut vs Offscroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€’ Block distracting apps β€’ Set a daily screen-time allowance β€’ Unlock apps for timed sessions β€’ See your remaining time at a glance β€’ Reduce doomscrolling β€’ Build healthier digital habits β€’ 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

Offscroll

Features
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Offscroll helps you break compulsive phone habits by inserting a gentle moment of intention before you open distracting apps. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, you pause, reflect, and choose how you spend your time β€” so your phone works for you, not against you. How it works - Mindful unlock interventions: choose Reason, Affirmation, Breathe, or Pause mode to add a short, intentional step before any blocked app opens. - App & website blocking with custom unlock durations so you can tailor friction without fully giving up access. - Personalized onboarding that measures your scrolling time, highlights what you’re losing, and helps you set a realistic goal. - Dashboard & weekly stats tracking usage, unlock attempts, and trends so you can see progress over time. - Streaks and simple rewards to reinforce consistent, purposeful behavior. Built on Apple Screen Time (Family Controls) for reliable blocking. Private and on-device β€” no data leaves your phone. Requires Screen Time enabled in Settings. Designed for students, knowledge workers, and creatives who want to reclaim focus without quitting their phone. Install Offscroll to turn autopilot into intention. Offscroll Premium β€” Subscription Offscroll Premium is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks unlimited app & website protection, category blocking, repeating focus schedules, and every unlock challenge. Choose a monthly or yearly plan, each with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yD_4L_XJ4CSqtIQZDPKgdk-9yymxGxaZCzPP9RrO4nE/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Scrollcut4 screens
Offscroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scrollcut and Offscroll are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Scrollcut sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year and Offscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrollcut ships an update every 4 days, Offscroll every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scrollcut versus Offscroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollcutOffscroll
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.226.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien HourtAliaksei Kernazhytski

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scrollcut

Subscriptions1
  • ScrollCut Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Offscroll

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Scrollcut free?
Scrollcut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offscroll free?
Offscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrollcut or Offscroll have ads?
Neither Scrollcut nor Offscroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrollcut or Offscroll?
Scrollcut ships an update every 4 days, and Offscroll every 9 days. Most recently, Scrollcut was updated on September 25, 2026 and Offscroll on October 5, 2026.

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