Comparison

Thru vs Gym Scroll Guard

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

Head to head
About

Thru

Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.

Highlights
  • Virtual thru-hiking expeditions
  • Real-world step tracking integration
  • Interactive progress map
  • Illustrated landscape representations
  • Trail badge collection
  • Landmark check-ins
Features
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Ever dreamed of completing a legendary thru hike? Now you can conquer epic trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Grand Tour des Alpes, and more using nothing but your daily steps! Thru connects your real-world activity to a breathtaking virtual expedition. Whether you're walking the dog, running a marathon, or simply pacing around the office, every single mile moves your hiker further along the virtual trail. See your progress unfold on a beautifully designed, interactive map. As you clock the miles, you'll pass through illustrated representations of iconic landscapes. Stay motivated by collecting unique trail badges, checking in at landmarks, and watching your virtual self complete the journey.

About

Gym Scroll Guard

This app helps you stay focused during workout rest periods by limiting your scrolling time on distracting apps. It automatically tracks your combined usage and provides a clear block to remind you to get back to your exercises.

Highlights
  • Set custom rest timers
  • Block distracting apps
  • Tracks combined scrolling time
  • Automatic rest clock activation
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Quick return to normal use
Features
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You sit down to rest 90 seconds between sets — and five minutes later you're still scrolling. Gym Scroll Guard fixes that, hands-free. Pick the apps that pull you in (Instagram, TikTok, and the rest) and set your rest length. That's the whole setup. From then on, the moment you open one of those apps, your rest clock starts on its own — no button to press between sets. When your rest is up, Gym Scroll Guard pulls you back: a "Rest's over" alert plus a full-screen block over the app. One tap and you're back to your set — and it re-arms automatically for the next round. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT - Hands-off. Opening a tracked app is the trigger — you never start a timer yourself. - Reliable. A guaranteed "Rest's over" alert backs up the on-screen block, so you get pulled out even if the block is slow to appear. - Built for lifting. Rest, get nudged, get back to the bar — set after set. - Tap "?" any time for a quick how-to guide. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your app choices never leave your phone, and Gym Scroll Guard collects no personal data. It uses Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) framework, so everything stays on your device. On first launch, iOS will ask for Screen Time access — that's simply what lets the app block the apps you pick, and it's all handled on-device by Apple's system. Stop turning a 2-minute rest into a 10-minute scroll. Set it, lift, repeat.

Screenshots

Thru4 screens
Gym Scroll Guard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Thru at 131 against Gym Scroll Guard's 1. Thru also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Thru against 5.0 for Gym Scroll Guard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thru has 131 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thru ships an update every 9 days, Gym Scroll Guard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thru versus Gym Scroll Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThruGym Scroll Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (131 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron La LauVegaHouse LLC

Customer experience

Thru

All ratings121 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%

Gym Scroll Guard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Thru

No in-app purchases

None

Gym Scroll Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thru free?
Thru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym Scroll Guard free?
Gym Scroll Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thru or Gym Scroll Guard?
Gym Scroll Guard is rated higher. Thru averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Gym Scroll Guard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Thru or Gym Scroll Guard have ads?
Neither Thru nor Gym Scroll Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thru or Gym Scroll Guard?
Thru ships an update every 9 days, and Gym Scroll Guard fortnightly. Most recently, Thru was updated on November 5, 2026 and Gym Scroll Guard on October 31, 2026.

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