Comparison

ScrollGuard vs Unscroller

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

Head to head
About

ScrollGuard

This tool helps reduce mindless social media consumption by hiding addictive elements like feeds and short video sections within a browser. It allows users to selectively filter content, keeping essential features while minimizing distractions and the urge to scroll endlessly.

Highlights
  • Hide Reels, Stories, and Explore pages
  • Toggle content elements on/off
  • Set unlimited custom filters (premium)
  • Filters content within Safari browser
  • Retains useful social media features
Features
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ScrollGuard helps you cut down on mindless screen time so you can use social media to stay connected, without getting sucked into the endless feed. Instead of blocking entire sites or apps, ScrollGuard uses a Safari browser extension to hide the most addictive parts of social media websites: endless feeds, Reels, Stories, Explore pages and other attention traps. Because it filters content directly in the browser, you don’t have to lock yourself out of your accounts, rely on willpower, or delete anything. You keep the useful parts, without the constant pull to keep scrolling. You choose what to hide, so you can still get value from social media without getting trapped in the scroll. Features: Hide Reels, Stories, Explore and other addictive sections of popular social platforms Toggle each element on or off with simple switches Premium Features: Set unlimited custom filters Terms of Use: https://scrollguard.app/terms

About

Unscroller

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting social media feeds and short video loops. It allows you to set app limits, schedule protected time for focused activities, and track your progress towards building better habits.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and feeds
  • Set app usage limits
  • Schedule protected focus time
  • Choose next actions from to-do list
  • Track screen time and focus sessions
  • Optional AI coaching
  • Breathing and journaling tools
Features
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Stop doomscrolling. Start living. The workout you keep skipping. The project you want to finish. The people you want to be present for. Your goals deserve more than the time left after scrolling. If social media feels hard to put down, Unscroller helps you interrupt the loop, protect your attention, and take a practical step toward the life you want to build. KEEP THE CONNECTION. SKIP THE ENDLESS FEED. Reply to messages, post, search, and open links friends send you while reducing distracting feeds and short-video loops on supported social surfaces. You can stay connected with a clearer stopping point. MAKE TIME FOR WHAT MATTERS • Block distracting apps and set limits when a quick check keeps pulling you away. • Schedule protected time for studying, work, or an evening you want to spend differently. • Choose a next action in your to-do list and start a focus session. • Build habits around the goals you keep putting off. GET BACK ON TRACK, ONE DAY AT A TIME See your Screen Time, focus sessions, and streak together in Progress. Notice your patterns and choose what to change next. When you feel stuck, use optional AI coaching to work through a next step, or reach for breathing, journaling, and reset tools. Whether you call it doomscrolling, social media addiction, or just too much time on your phone, you can start with one change today. Pick a goal. Protect a little time. Give yourself room to follow through. Supported features vary by device, service, and permissions. Setup explains what works on your device. PRIVACY AND CONTROL On supported iOS devices, focused browsing works within your own session. Unscroller does not ask for your social passwords or store provider cookies on its servers. Optional location, community, analytics, AI, and voice features process the data needed to provide the feature you choose. Unscroller does not sell personal information or use it to track you across other companies’ apps and websites for targeted advertising. See the Privacy Policy for full details and deletion choices. SUBSCRIPTIONS Premium features require a subscription. Pricing and any trial terms are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Unscroller is an independent productivity and digital-wellness app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by third-party social platforms. It is not medical care or a substitute for professional support. Terms of Use: https://unscroller.com/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unscroller.com/privacy/

Screenshots

ScrollGuard4 screens
Unscroller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScrollGuard at 4.2 against Unscroller's 3.4. ScrollGuard also leads on ratings volume (122 vs 5). Unscroller's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. ScrollGuard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Unscroller sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScrollGuard holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScrollGuard has 122 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of ScrollGuard's written reviews are positive against 50% of Unscroller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrollGuard ships an update every 8 days, Unscroller every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScrollGuard versus Unscroller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollGuardUnscroller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (122 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings122 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB360 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBreakTheScrollOutFulfilled Growth Partner LLC

Customer experience

ScrollGuard

All ratings117 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral10.2%
Negative34.7%

Unscroller

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ScrollGuard

Subscriptions3
  • ScrollGuard Pro$3.991 Month
  • ScrollGuard Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • ScrollGuard Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • ScrollGuard Pro$59.99
7 purchases

Unscroller

Subscriptions7
  • Unscroller Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unscroller Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Unscroller Premium - 3 Months$29.993 Months
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  • Unscroller Yearly Offer$39.991 Year
  • Unscroller Annual$59.991 Year
  • Unscroller Annual Trial3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Unscroller Family Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is ScrollGuard free?
ScrollGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unscroller free?
Unscroller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScrollGuard or Unscroller?
ScrollGuard is rated higher. ScrollGuard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Unscroller averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do ScrollGuard or Unscroller have ads?
Neither ScrollGuard nor Unscroller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrollGuard or Unscroller?
ScrollGuard ships an update every 8 days, and Unscroller every 10 days. Most recently, ScrollGuard was updated on October 30, 2026 and Unscroller on October 31, 2026.

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