# BreakOff vs Scroll Tax

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

Both are free to download. BreakOff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scroll Tax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BreakOff ships an update every 11 days, Scroll Tax fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BreakOff | Scroll Tax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakoff-block-apps-together/id6751491331/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **15** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BreakOff LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871775658) | [Aleksandrs Mihailovs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790145624) |

## What reviewers say

### BreakOff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakoff-block-apps-together/id6751491331)

This app enforces app blocking and scheduled focus sessions using Apple's Screen Time API. It helps users build better digital habits through customizable schedules, locked breaks, and progress tracking. An optional Pro version offers advanced scheduling and more emergency breaks.

**Highlights:** Enforced app blocking via Screen Time API, Customizable daily/weekly schedules, Locked breaks to prevent early termination, Emergency breaks for urgent needs, Streak tracking and progress visualization, Customizable app groups and shield screens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BreakOff Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| BreakOff Pro Annual Deal | $39.99 | per year |
| BreakOff Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Scroll Tax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-tax-read-for-scroll/id6790145622)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scroll Tax Premium Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scroll Tax Premium Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Scroll Tax Premium Year | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BreakOff free?

BreakOff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scroll Tax free?

Scroll Tax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BreakOff or Scroll Tax have ads?

Neither BreakOff nor Scroll Tax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BreakOff or Scroll Tax?

BreakOff ships an update every 11 days, and Scroll Tax fortnightly. Most recently, BreakOff was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scroll Tax on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*