Comparison

Scrollbye vs Tempo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scrollbye

Features
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Stop losing hours to “just 5 minutes.” ScrollBye blocks your most addictive apps — exactly when you need it. No guilt. No hacks. Just control. Break the scroll loop Social media is designed to keep you stuck. ScrollBye helps you step out on your terms. Block distracting apps, schedule focus time, and finally feel in control of your phone. What makes ScrollBye different? Most apps rely on willpower. ScrollBye removes the decision entirely. Set it once → it works automatically. Smart App Blocking Block any app that steals your time — social media, games, anything. Scheduled Focus Time Create daily “no-scroll” periods that run automatically. No impulse unblocking Add friction between you and distractions — so you don’t relapse in 2 taps. Lightweight & fast No clutter. No complicated setup. Just works. Built for real life Working? Stay focused Studying? Remove distractions Sleeping? Stop late-night scrolling Living? Be present again Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tempo

This app encourages intentional screen time by prompting mindful pauses before opening distracting applications. It helps users notice their digital habits, build better routines, and track progress through clear daily and weekly patterns.

Highlights
  • Mindful pause prompts
  • Habit tracking
  • Progress visualization
  • Routine building
  • Shame-free approach
Features
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PausePass helps you turn screen time into something more intentional. Start with a simple mindful pause before opening distracting apps, notice your habits over time, and build better routines without shame or pressure. PausePass gives you a calm way to check in, choose what comes next, and see your progress through clear daily and weekly patterns.

Screenshots

Scrollbye4 screens
Tempo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempo at none against Scrollbye's 2. Tempo also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Scrollbye's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scrollbye sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tempo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrollbye ships an update every 2 weeks, Tempo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Scrollbye versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollbyeTempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAREL ZAHRADNICEKHarry Yuan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scrollbye

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrollbye free?
Scrollbye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scrollbye or Tempo have ads?
Tempo shows ads; Scrollbye does not.
Which is updated more often, Scrollbye or Tempo?
Scrollbye ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tempo every 4 days. Most recently, Scrollbye was updated on September 18, 2026 and Tempo on July 25, 2026.

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