MuteLock vs Scroll Limit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MuteLock
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Mute distractions. Lock in focus. MuteLock is a strict focus timer that enforces real accountability. Set a timer and stay in the appβleave and the session fails. Itβs simple and effective. Why MuteLock works: Strict accountability β no cheating, no excuses Instant failure detection β leave the app and your session ends Minimalist design β pure black screen, zero distractions Track patterns β see what breaks your focus Perfect for ADHD, Pomodoro users, and anyone seeking discipline How it works: Set your focus time (5-60 minutes) Start the session Stay in the app β that's it Leave and you fail β strict but fair Key features: Quick start templates (Morning Focus, Deep Work, Quick Sprint, Study Session) Custom duration picker (5 to 60 minutes) Gamification β levels, points, daily challenges Achievements and streaks Advanced statistics β weekly/monthly insights Export your data β CSV/JSON backup Home screen widget β see stats at a glance 12 failure tags β track what breaks your focus Session notes β reflect on each session Live Activity on Lock Screen (iOS 16.1+) β see timer without opening app Premium features ($2.99 one-time): Remove all ads Advanced statistics with charts Export data (CSV/JSON) Home screen widget More failure tags for better tracking Priority support Perfect for students, remote workers, meditation practitioners, and anyone building focus habits. Whether you use Pomodoro, want dopamine detox, or need a distraction blocker, MuteLock holds you accountable. Privacy first: No accounts. No data collection. All sessions stored locally on your device. Free with ads, or upgrade to Premium to remove them. Start building real focus habits today.
Scroll Limit
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LOCK THE APPS THAT OWN YOU Screen time apps just tell you that you spent 2 hours on TikTok, then let you keep scrolling. Scroll Limit actually locks the apps that pull you in, and gives you only 3 unlocks a day. When you hit a wall instead of an endless feed, the habit finally breaks. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps you keep losing time to. Scroll Limit locks them using Apple's Screen Time. Open one and you hit a lock screen, not a feed. Want in? You get 3 unlocks a day, and each one is a deliberate choice, not a reflex. 3 LIVES A DAY You start every day with 3 unlocks. Spend one only when you really mean to. Run out and your locked apps stay locked until tomorrow. It is a hard limit you set for yourself, so being "just a little" on your phone is no longer automatic. YOUR HOME SCREEN Your locked apps sit front and center in a clean pyramid with their real icons. See your remaining unlocks at a glance on the lives banner. Tap any app to unlock it for a set time, then watch it lock itself back down. FOCUS FIRE Keep at least one unlock in reserve each day and your Focus Fire climbs a level. Burn all three and it drops. Rise through 8 tiers, from Spark to Eternal, by holding back day after day. It is a streak that rewards restraint, not just showing up. UNLOCK CHALLENGE Unlocking is never one tap. A quick challenge stands between you and the app, just enough friction to make you pause and ask if you really need it. FOCUS SESSIONS Need to lock in? Start a focus session and block all your apps for a set time. Choose your difficulty: Easy: cancel anytime with an exit challenge Medium: harder exit challenges Deep Focus: no cancelling until the timer runs out SCHEDULES Set recurring locked blocks around your routine. Morning Focus locks apps from 6 to 9 AM. Work Mode keeps you off social during business hours. Evening Wind Down disconnects you before bed. Build your own with flexible day and time selection. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. Scroll Limit uses Apple's privacy-preserving Screen Time API. We never see which apps you use or how long you use them. No accounts. No servers. No tracking. Download Scroll Limit and lock the apps that own you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scroll Limit at none against MuteLock's shown. Scroll Limit also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MuteLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scroll Limit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MuteLock ships an update every 3 months, Scroll Limit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MuteLock | Scroll Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed El Bouhssini | Mohamed Yassin |
In-app purchases
MuteLock
- MuteLock Premium$2.99
Scroll Limit
- Scroll Limit Premium$9.991 Month
- Scroll Limit Premium (Special)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Scroll Limit Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$59.991 Year





