Comparison

Scroll vs STOP

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

Head to head
About

Scroll

Features
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60% of screen time sessions end in regret. ScrollOff changes that. Instead of punishing you with hard limits, ScrollOff rewards your focus. Earn screen time credits by staying away from distracting apps, then spend them guilt-free when YOU choose. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose your blocks — pick the apps that steal your time 2. Earn credits — 5 minutes earned for every hour of focus 3. Spend guilt-free — use credits for timed peeks when you genuinely need them KEY FEATURES: - Smart peek system — timed access to blocked apps, on your terms - No-Go Zones — schedule periods of absolute zero access - Focus challenges — set goals and earn bonus credits - Emergency tokens — for when life can't wait - Biometric lock — extra protection for your focus - Notes to self — quick habit rescue plans - Daily free peeks — bonus time every day PLANS: - Free: 3 apps, 1-min peeks, 45-min daily earning cap - Premium ($4.99/mo): Unlimited apps, 2-min peeks, 90-min cap, 3-day rollover - Pro ($8.99/mo or $69.99/yr): 5-min peeks, 120-min cap, 3 emergency tokens/month, 7-day rollover Try Pro free for 14 days. Cancel anytime. 100% private. No servers. No analytics. No tracking pixels. All data stays on your device. Terms of Use: https://scrolloff.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://scrolloff.app/privacy.html

About

STOP

This app helps you interrupt automatic phone habits before opening distracting apps. It offers AI-guided reflections and classic breathing exercises to encourage intentional choices and identify patterns in your usage.

Highlights
  • AI Pause for reflection before app use
  • Smarter next-step choices
  • Classic breathing pause option
  • 21-Day AI Insights on usage patterns
  • Bounded unlock options
Features
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Pause before you scroll — now with AI Pause. STOP helps you interrupt automatic phone habits before opening distracting apps, so you can make a more intentional next step. AI Pause is a short, structured AI-guided reflection. Instead of jumping straight into a distracting app, STOP helps you slow down, understand what may be driving the urge, and choose a clearer next step. It is not a generic chatbot. AI Pause is designed for one specific moment: right before you open a distracting app. Why STOP • AI Pause before distracting apps When you are about to open a distracting app, AI helps you pause, observe, and decide before slipping into autopilot. • Smarter next-step choices Choose a bounded unlock, not opening the app, or a better-fit alternative action based on your current state. • Classic breathing is still available Prefer a lighter reset? The original breathing-based pause is still here whenever you want it. • 21-Day AI Insights AI analyzes your last 21 days of urges and choices, identifies repeated patterns, highlights what actually works for you, and suggests better next steps. Free & Pro Free Core pause experience with essential features. Pro Unlock AI Pause, stronger interventions, and smarter 21-day AI insights. Privacy Privacy matters. Some features are processed fully on device. AI Pause requires network access and may send the minimum session context needed to generate your guided reflection. Read on https://apps.newbasoft.com/privacy-stop.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scroll4 screens
STOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scroll at every 4 days against STOP's every 2 months. 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. Scroll sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and STOP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scroll ships an update every 4 days, STOP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Scroll versus STOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollSTOP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaran Garg集军 孟

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scroll

Subscriptions4
  • Quiet Hours$0.991 Month
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Pro14 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time5
  • 1 Minute Emergency Token$0.49
  • 2 Minutes Emergency Token$0.99
  • 5 Minutes Emergency Token$1.49
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  • 15 Minute No-Go Zone Token$5.99
  • Emergency No-Go Zone Disable$19.99
2 purchases

STOP

Subscriptions2
  • STOP Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • STOP Pro (Quarterly)7 Days trial$8.993 Months

Questions

Is Scroll free?
Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STOP free?
STOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scroll or STOP have ads?
Neither Scroll nor STOP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scroll or STOP?
Scroll ships an update every 4 days, and STOP every 2 months. Most recently, Scroll was updated on September 17, 2026 and STOP on June 3, 2026.

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