Comparison

Distant vs Scroll Ladder

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

Head to head
About

Distant

This application helps you disconnect from digital distractions by offering a premium focus timer. Block distracting apps, set custom focus sessions, and track your progress with detailed analytics. Reclaim your time and stay present with its intuitive design and smart notifications.

Highlights
  • Premium focus timer
  • App blocking
  • Customizable themes
  • Detailed analytics
  • Session history
  • Achievement system
  • Smart notifications
Features
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Distant is a premium focus timer designed to help you disconnect from digital distractions and reclaim your time. Set a focus session, block distracting apps, and stay present in what matters most. Beautiful, Intuitive Design Dark, premium interface with tactile dial controls Smooth animations and haptic feedback Customizable themes and gradients Multiple timer appearance modes (Standard, Minimal, Detailed) Powerful Focus Features Focus sessions from 1 to 240 minutes Deep Focus mode for extended concentration Quick presets for instant session starts Custom focus types (Work, Study, Reading, Meditation, etc.) Pause and resume sessions as needed Emergency override with a 5-minute break Track Your Progress Detailed analytics and insights Session history with completion tracking Achievement system to celebrate milestones Experience points and level progression Focus streaks and statistics Smart Notifications Progress updates during sessions Session completion alerts Motivational reminders In-app notification center Customization Personalize colors and gradients Configure quick preset durations Toggle features to match your workflow Available in 10 languages

About

Scroll Ladder

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One ladder is now free forever, with no 24-hour limit. Pro unlocks up to eight ladders. Paid skips are always available without a Pro subscription and are charged separately. Stop opening distracting apps on autopilot. Choose how you earn your next 15 minutes. Scroll Ladder blocks the apps and websites you choose, then opens a timed access window when you complete an allowed unlock method. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose apps, websites, or categories. Start blocking immediately or after a daily free allowance. 2. Set your allowed unlock methods and a 15, 20, 30, 45, or 60-minute access window. 3. When blocked, choose an enabled method to open access. Return to the protected app yourself. A LITTLE MORE EACH TIME The first math unlock asks for 1 question; the first movement unlock asks for 5 reps. Each completed unlock raises the daily step. Choose from five math difficulty levels and 10 movement exercises, including squats and jumping jacks. The ladder resets each day. Paid skips are separate consumable purchases. Each opens one access window, with the price shown before purchase. The price rises with the daily step and caps at step 4. No account is required. Protected selections and activity history stay on your iPhone. Movement video is processed on device and is not saved or uploaded. Screen Time authorization is required and can be revoked in iOS Settings. Set up your first ladder and make the next open intentional. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://www.moonscape.party/terms Privacy: https://www.moonscape.party/privacy

Screenshots

Distant4 screens
Scroll Ladder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scroll Ladder at 18.0 against Distant's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Distant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scroll Ladder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Distant versus Scroll Ladder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistantScroll Ladder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOdd OmensAleksandr Popov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Distant

One-time1
  • Distant Full Access$3.99
7 purchases

Scroll Ladder

Subscriptions2
  • Scroll Ladder Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Scroll Ladder Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Paid Skip — Step 1$0.99
  • Paid Skip — Step 2$1.99
  • Paid Skip — Step 3$2.99
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  • Paid Skip — Step 4$3.99
  • Scroll Ladder Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Distant free?
Distant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scroll Ladder free?
Scroll Ladder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Distant or Scroll Ladder have ads?
Neither Distant nor Scroll Ladder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distant or Scroll Ladder?
Distant ships an update weekly, and Scroll Ladder weekly. Most recently, Distant was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scroll Ladder on October 31, 2026.

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