# ScrollGuard vs Brain Rot Control

The clearest difference is rating: Brain Rot Control at 5.0 against ScrollGuard's 4.3. ScrollGuard's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScrollGuard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Brain Rot Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Rot Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScrollGuard has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ScrollGuard ships an update every 8 days, Brain Rot Control every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollGuard | Brain Rot Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollguard-block-reels/id6754183872/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-rot-control/id6771672583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 69 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BreakTheScroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846972762) | [Sergey FONOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077345102) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrollGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollguard-block-reels/id6754183872)

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:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| ScrollGuard Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


### Brain Rot Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-rot-control/id6771672583)

Take back your phone with playful yet firm screen time controls. Block distracting apps and websites, set up focus routines, and track your brain health score as you disconnect. Features include customizable block profiles and schedules for various times of day.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Create custom block profiles, Schedule focus routines, Start detox sessions, Track brain health score, Home Screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain Rot Control Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Brain Rot Control Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Brain Rot Control Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrollGuard free?

ScrollGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brain Rot Control free?

Brain Rot Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScrollGuard or Brain Rot Control?

Brain Rot Control is rated higher. ScrollGuard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Brain Rot Control averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ScrollGuard or Brain Rot Control have ads?

Neither ScrollGuard nor Brain Rot Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScrollGuard or Brain Rot Control?

ScrollGuard ships an update every 8 days, and Brain Rot Control every 10 days. Most recently, ScrollGuard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Brain Rot Control on October 14, 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.*