# Thru vs Gym Scroll Guard

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thru | Gym Scroll Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-scroll-guard/id6782169168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron La Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844744161) | [VegaHouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782169170) |

## What reviewers say

### Thru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gym Scroll Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-scroll-guard/id6782169168)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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