Comparison

ScrollGuard vs DoomScroll

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

DoomScroll

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You open Instagram to check one notification. 45 minutes later, you're deep in Reels. TikTok was supposed to be "just 5 minutes." YouTube autoplay has you watching your 8th video. X keeps pulling you back into threads. DoomScroll Blocker stops the cycle - not by locking you out, but by making you pause at the right moment. Then it gives you something better to do: breathe, meditate, or start a focus session. BLOCK THE DOOM SCROLL - Pick the apps you doom scroll most - Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, anything - Set a daily time limit (15 seconds to 30 minutes) - You can choose to set a physical activity like flipping the phone or walk 30 steps or choose no activity. - If no activity is selected then we will send a notification when you hit your limit and a full-screen shield appears - Choose to walk away (rescue) or continue (bypass) - your stats track both honestly - On your block screen instead choose the notification which will take you to breathe, meditate, or enter deep-study mode. - If you had selected a physical activity you need to select the physical activity to unlock the app or you can choose to walk away. - If you choose to 'Start Activity' we will send you a notification clicking on which you will have to perform the selected activity. - Every rescue adds to your Time Saved counter. Every bypass is recorded too. No judgment - just awareness. BREATHE & MEDITATE - 5 breathing patterns including 4-7-8, Box Breathing, and Physiological Sigh - Guided meditation with ambient sounds and nature audio - Import your own meditation music - Build a daily mindfulness streak - morning reminders keep you on track DEEP FOCUS SESSIONS - Study timer with ambient focus music - custom time setting - Track your focus hours, sessions, and streaks over time - Perfect for study sessions, deep work, or reading time - block your apps while studying PROTECT YOUR SLEEP - Focus Shield schedules a hard block during bedtime - no bypass option - Apps are completely inaccessible during the window you set - Challenge word prevents accidental disabling - End the 2 AM doom scroll for good Rituals - Create custom rituals like morning breathing or evening meditation. - Set your desired music and time of the day - select reminders (you can select multiple reminders) TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Willpower Score: a weekly rating out of 100 based on rescues vs. bypasses - Time Saved counter: see the hours you've reclaimed from social media - Monthly report card (A+ to F) with composite scoring across willpower, mindfulness, and focus - Hourly heatmap reveals your peak scrolling hours - Per-app breakdown showing exactly which apps steal your time - Personal records: longest streak, best day, best week Share your mindful activities - Now introducing sharable cards with your progress - Upload a photo and see your stats imprinted on the image. WIDGETS & NOTIFICATIONS - Lock screen and home screen widgets - Mindful streak widget to stay accountable - Daily summary, weekly recap, and morning mindful reminders - Streak milestone celebrations FREE vs PRO Free: Block 1 app, 2 breathing patterns, basic meditation, 10-15 min study sessions, widgets, tips, per-app insights, heatmap, monthly reports, Willpower Score, 1 ritual and 1 reminder Pro: Unlimited apps + categories, 5 breathing patterns, all meditation sounds, extended durations, Focus Shield, audio import, deep study sessions, block apps during study, unlimited rituals and reminders Built with Apple's Screen Time APIs (FamilyControls, ManagedSettings, DeviceActivity) for reliable, privacy-first app blocking. All data stays on your device. No accounts. No tracking. Start your 3-day free trial and see how much time you can take back. Terms of Use: https://pale-dime-1f2.notion.site/Support-Terms-of-Use-3174df1c2b7c807fb030d0cac314b85f Privacy Policy: https://pale-dime-1f2.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3264df1c2b7c80caa575fa64b65cdfe1

Screenshots

ScrollGuard4 screens
DoomScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

ScrollGuard and DoomScroll are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 DoomScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrollGuard ships an update every 8 days, DoomScroll weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ScrollGuard versus DoomScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollGuardDoomScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (101 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB217 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBreakTheScrollNeeta Joshi

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
2 purchases

DoomScroll

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is ScrollGuard free?
ScrollGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoomScroll free?
DoomScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScrollGuard or DoomScroll have ads?
Neither ScrollGuard nor DoomScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrollGuard or DoomScroll?
ScrollGuard ships an update every 8 days, and DoomScroll weekly. Most recently, ScrollGuard was updated on September 30, 2026 and DoomScroll on September 8, 2026.

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