# Replace Scrolling vs Orient

The clearest difference is monetization model: Replace Scrolling at freemium against Orient's subscription. Replace Scrolling also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). Orient's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Replace Scrolling sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Orient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Replace Scrolling against 5.0 for Orient. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Replace Scrolling | Orient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replace-scrolling/id6753623850/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orient-beyond-app-blocking/id6761029540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 79 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maryam Farhadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836683413) | [The ilium group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887392082) |

## What reviewers say

### Replace Scrolling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replace-scrolling/id6753623850)

This app helps you break the habit of mindless scrolling by offering a moment to pause and choose an alternative activity. Options include taking a breath, meditating, journaling, or stepping away. It aims to reduce screen time and build better habits.

**Highlights:** Interrupts app opening, Offers pause activities, Breathing exercises, Short meditations, Journaling prompts, Encourages breaks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Replace Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### Orient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orient-beyond-app-blocking/id6761029540)

This app guides users toward a healthier phone relationship through behavioral psychology and ACT principles. It offers interactive tools to interrupt unhealthy habits and build momentum towards personal goals, rather than just blocking apps.

**Highlights:** Interactive 'Stop Distraction' sequence, Build momentum with streaks, Cultivate self-awareness, Enhance impulse control, App blocking functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orient Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Orient Yearly Plan | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Replace Scrolling free?

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

### Is Orient free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Replace Scrolling or Orient?

Replace Scrolling and Orient are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Replace Scrolling or Orient have ads?

Neither Replace Scrolling nor Orient shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Replace Scrolling or Orient?

Replace Scrolling ships an update weekly, and Orient weekly. Most recently, Replace Scrolling was updated on October 6, 2026 and Orient on October 9, 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.*