Comparison

MuteLock vs Scroll Limit

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

Head to head
About

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 appβ€”leave and the session fails. It’s 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.

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Scroll Limit

Features
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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/

Screenshots

MuteLock4 screens
Scroll Limit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MuteLock versus Scroll Limit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuteLockScroll Limit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed El BouhssiniMohamed Yassin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MuteLock

One-time1
  • MuteLock Premium$2.99
3 purchases

Scroll Limit

Subscriptions3
  • 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

Questions

Is MuteLock free?
MuteLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scroll Limit free?
Scroll Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MuteLock or Scroll Limit have ads?
MuteLock shows ads; Scroll Limit does not.
Which is updated more often, MuteLock or Scroll Limit?
MuteLock ships an update every 3 months, and Scroll Limit every 3 weeks. Most recently, MuteLock was updated on May 17, 2026 and Scroll Limit on September 18, 2026.

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