Comparison

Alibi vs TidyScroll

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

Head to head
About

Alibi

This app acts as an accountability partner by blocking distracting applications during work sessions. It requires users to provide photographic proof of task completion, verified by AI, before marking a session as finished. Features include app blocking, AI-powered photo verification, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered app blocking
  • Photo proof of task completion
  • Give-up deterrence
  • Focus time stats and streaks
  • Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Alibi is your accountability partner that blocks distracting apps while you work — then makes you prove you actually finished. HOW IT WORKS • Create a task and set your focus duration • Alibi locks your distracting apps using Screen Time • When the timer ends, snap a photo proving you did the work • AI verifies your proof before marking the task complete FEATURES • App Blocking — Uses Apple Screen Time to shield selected apps, categories, and websites during focus sessions • Proof of Completion — Take a photo or upload from your gallery. AI checks if it matches your task • Give-Up Deterrence — Multi-step confirmation makes you think twice before quitting • Stats & Streaks — Track your focus time, completion rate, and daily streaks • Evidence Board — A gallery of all your proof photos • Live Activity — See your active timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Lock Screen Widget — Quick glance at your focus status No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alibiapp.vercel.app/privacy

About

TidyScroll

Features
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Your phone stays locked until your space is clean. Can't stop doomscrolling? TidyScroll locks your most addictive apps until you actually clean — no willpower, no tapping "ignore." The mess pays for the scroll. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps that eat your time (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube...) They lock automatically Want to scroll? Snap a before photo and start cleaning 1 minute of cleaning = 5 minutes of unlock time AI compares your before & after — real tidying only Balance runs out? Clean again WHY IT WORKS Blockers fail because waiting is boring and willpower runs out. TidyScroll replaces scrolling with something real: every unlock leaves your home visibly better. You don't lose your scroll time — you earn it. WHAT YOU GET Smart app blocking built on Apple Screen Time AI photo verification — no cheating, no fake cleans Shared time balance across all locked apps Streaks that transform your space day by day Before & after gallery of your progress Calm, minimal design — no guilt, no noise Built for doomscrollers, students, busy professionals, and anyone whose room pays the price for their screen time. Scroll less. Live tidier. TidyScroll requires Screen Time permission to block apps. Photos are used only for verification. A subscription is required for full access; cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://benxlabs.com/tidyscroll/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Alibi4 screens
TidyScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alibi at every 2 days against TidyScroll's every 3 weeks. TidyScroll's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Alibi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and TidyScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alibi ships an update every 2 days, TidyScroll every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Alibi versus TidyScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlibiTidyScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefino Kashi Kyle EstudilloZiga Benko

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alibi

Subscriptions2
  • Alibi Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Alibi Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

TidyScroll

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Offer$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Alibi free?
Alibi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TidyScroll free?
TidyScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alibi or TidyScroll have ads?
Neither Alibi nor TidyScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alibi or TidyScroll?
Alibi ships an update every 2 days, and TidyScroll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alibi was updated on October 28, 2026 and TidyScroll on October 28, 2026.

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