Architects Ruler vs Scrolly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Architects Ruler
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Architects Ruler is made by architects for architects. And designers. Simple and convenient, a quick tool to get grip on all dimensions on any scale.
Scrolly
This utility allows for hands-free web browsing in Safari on iPhone and iPad. It automatically scrolls webpages at adjustable speeds, with options for direction control, looping, and pausing on touch. Features include a timer, gesture shortcuts, and a floating widget for easy control.
- One-tap start/stop auto-scroll
- Adjustable scrolling speed (1x-20x)
- Scroll up or down
- Loop mode for continuous scrolling
- Auto-pause on touch
- Set scroll duration with timer
- Gesture shortcuts for control
- Floating widget controller
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Scrolly is an auto-scroll extension for Safari on iPhone and iPad. Whether you're cooking, exercising, or just want to read hands-free, Scrolly smoothly scrolls any webpage in Safari โ automatically. + KEY FEATURES + * One-Tap Start / Stop - Toggle auto-scroll instantly from the Safari popup. * Adjustable Speed (1x โ 20x) - Slow read or quick skim โ drag the slider to your perfect pace. * Direction Control - Scroll down โ or up โ, whichever you need. * Loop Mode - Reaches the bottom? Jumps right back to the top. - Perfect for banners, scripts, or continuous reading. * Auto-Pause - Touching the screen pauses scrolling instantly. - Scrolly resumes automatically after 3 seconds. - Tap links, zoom in โ all without turning off auto-scroll. * Timer (5 โ 60 min) - Set a duration and Scrolly stops on its own. - Great for bedtime reading or timed sessions. * Gesture Shortcuts - Double tap: pause / resume instantly - Triple tap: reset speed to default (2x) Control Scrolly without ever opening the popup. * Floating Widget - A draggable mini-controller that stays on top of the page. - Drag it anywhere โ play/stop button and speed slider always handy. * Keep Screen Awake - Screen stays on while scrolling. No more tapping just to keep - the display lit while following a recipe or sheet music. * 6 Languages Korean ยท English ยท Japanese ยท Chinese ยท French ยท Spanish * HOW TO USE 1. After installing, go to Settings โ Safari โ Extensions โ enable Scrolly 2. Open any webpage in Safari 3. Tap the puzzle icon in the address bar โ select Scrolly 4. Press โถ to start scrolling! * PERFECT FOR - Reading long articles or blogs hands-free - Following recipes while cooking - Keeping up with workout or stretching guides - Auto-advancing sheet music, scripts, or e-books - Looping dashboards or presentations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Architects Ruler at Free against Scrolly's $0.99. Scrolly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Architects Ruler is free to download; Scrolly costs $0.99 up front. Architects Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrolly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Architects Ruler ships an update every 3 months, Scrolly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Architects Ruler | Scrolly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | โ | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gijs Raggers | kyeongju Moon |
In-app purchases
Architects Ruler
- Lifetime scales menu$0.99
Scrolly
No in-app purchases
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