# ScrollGuard vs Feather

The clearest difference is rating: ScrollGuard at 4.2 against Feather's 3.5. ScrollGuard also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 39%) and ratings volume (118 vs 8). 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 Feather sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScrollGuard holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScrollGuard has 118 ratings behind it against 8, 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 39% of Feather's.

ScrollGuard ships an update every 8 days, Feather every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollGuard | Feather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollguard-block-reels/id6754183872/reviews)** | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feather-remove-short-form/id6787193472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BreakTheScroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846972762) | [Focus Core LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790276242) |

## 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 |


### Feather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feather-remove-short-form/id6787193472)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by removing addictive short-form content from social media platforms. It offers a cleaner, more intentional browsing experience, allowing you to access essential features without endless scrolling and recommendations.

**Highlights:** Remove short-form content from social media, Hide Reels, Shorts, and For You pages, Use Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit with fewer distractions, Keep access to messages, profiles, and search, Reduce doomscrolling without deleting apps, Block addictive feeds across multiple platforms, Parent controls for managing child screen time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feather Pro: (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Feather Family: (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Feather: Discount Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Feather Pro: (Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Feather Pro: (Six Months) | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Feather Pro: (Free Trial) | $49.99 | per year |
| Feather Pro: (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Feather Family: (Offer) | $69.99 | per year |
| Feather Family: (Yearly) | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrollGuard free?

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

### Is Feather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScrollGuard or Feather?

ScrollGuard is rated higher. ScrollGuard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Feather averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do ScrollGuard or Feather have ads?

Neither ScrollGuard nor Feather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScrollGuard or Feather?

ScrollGuard ships an update every 8 days, and Feather every 10 days. Most recently, ScrollGuard was updated on October 25, 2026 and Feather on October 25, 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.*