Comparison

Scrollcut vs Detox

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

Detox

Features
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Detox is the app blocker that actually holds you to your word. Pick the apps that eat your time, choose a 1, 7, or 21-day challenge, and Detox locks them using Apple’s Screen Time technology. Challenges are free. No willpower required: once your challenge starts, blocked apps stay blocked. WHY DETOX WORKS WHEN OTHERS DON’T Most blockers let you switch off the block in two taps β€” so you do. Detox is strict by design: during a challenge the block stays on for the full length you chose β€” a commitment you set for yourself up front. Optional uninstall protection can be turned off anytime from the Home tab. HOW IT WORKS - Select the apps you want a break from - Commit to a 1, 7, or 21-day detox challenge β€” free - Detox shields those apps until the challenge ends - Track your progress day by day NEED A REAL BREAK? Unlock your apps for 15, 30, or 60 minutes anytime β€” free, after a short pause designed to make you think twice. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your iPhone using Apple’s Screen Time framework. Your Screen Time data never leaves your device. No account, no tracking, no ads. Take your time back. Start your detox today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://detoxapp.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Scrollcut4 screens
Detox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Detox at 17.0 against Scrollcut's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 Detox sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrollcut ships an update every 4 days, Detox weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Scrollcut versus Detox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollcutDetox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien HourtEpowerx Labs Private Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scrollcut

Subscriptions1
  • ScrollCut Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
8 purchases

Detox

One-time8
  • 15-Minute Unlock$0.99
  • 30-Minute Unlock$1.99
  • 1-Day Challenge$1.99
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  • 1-Hour Unlock$1.99
  • 1-Hour Unlock$3.99
  • 1-Day Unlock$3.99
  • 7-Day Challenge$4.99
  • 21-Day Challenge$9.99

Questions

Is Scrollcut free?
Scrollcut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detox free?
Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrollcut or Detox have ads?
Neither Scrollcut nor Detox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrollcut or Detox?
Scrollcut ships an update every 4 days, and Detox weekly. Most recently, Scrollcut was updated on October 11, 2026 and Detox on October 2, 2026.

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