Comparison

Scrollcut vs Doomblock

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

Doomblock

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Doomblock is a private, on-device app blocker for people who are done negotiating with distractions. Choose the apps and categories you want to block, then start a focus session. Doomblock uses Apple’s Screen Time technology to apply shields that stay active while your session runs. FOCUS SESSIONS β€’ Start a block in seconds. β€’ Set a custom duration. β€’ Use a deliberate hold-to-cancel step for eligible sessions. β€’ Get a one-minute break on eligible non-strict sessions. STRICT MODE When you need real commitment, Strict Mode removes the in-app escape routes during the session. A timed Break Glass challenge remains available for emergencies. Using it ends the session and resets your streak. SCHEDULES Create recurring block windows for work, study, sleep, or mornings. Set days, times, selected apps, and Strict Mode for each schedule. PROGRESS β€’ Build a daily streak from completed sessions. β€’ See weekly focus minutes, shield hits, pickups, and week-over-week change. β€’ Pro includes usage history and per-app breakdowns. β€’ Add a widget to see your streak or active block at a glance. β€’ Follow an active session with a Live Activity countdown. PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ No account required. β€’ No advertising network or third-party analytics SDK. β€’ Your selections, schedules, sessions, and Screen Time report data stay on your device. β€’ Apple handles Screen Time authorization and App Store transactions through its system services. FREE Block one app with one session each day and see current-week totals. PRO Unlock unlimited app selections, schedules, Strict Mode, full reports, and advanced controls with optional monthly or annual subscriptions. Doomblock depends on Screen Time authorization and Apple’s system services. Deleting the app or revoking Screen Time authorization can end protection. Start with one block. Keep the next hour yours. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qolapps.org/doomblock-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Scrollcut4 screens
Doomblock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Doomblock at 17.0 against Scrollcut's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Doomblock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Scrollcut versus Doomblock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollcutDoomblock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien HourtLav Chaudhary

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scrollcut

Subscriptions1
  • ScrollCut Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Doomblock

Subscriptions2
  • Doomblock Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Doomblock Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scrollcut free?
Scrollcut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doomblock free?
Doomblock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrollcut or Doomblock have ads?
Neither Scrollcut nor Doomblock shows ads.

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