Comparison

AntiScroll vs bledelock

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

Head to head
About

AntiScroll

This app helps you break free from excessive social media and short-form video consumption. It limits app usage to short intervals and requires brief cognitive exercises to extend your time, helping you regain control of your day.

Highlights
  • Block apps in short intervals
  • Brain-science-based extension activities
  • Visual usage tracking
  • Daily and weekly usage charts
  • Motivation through usage reduction
Features
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AntiScroll is a screen time app built for one problem: the endless scroll of short-form video and social feeds. "I only meant to look for a second — and an hour was gone." Sound familiar? YouTube Shorts, TikTok, X, Instagram. Their feeds are tuned to keep you there. AntiScroll gives you a way out. [What it does] Three features that change how you use short-form video. 1. Block apps in small slices Pick the apps you want to limit and start. (Up to 3 apps for free, as many as you want with Premium.) You get 3 minutes. Want more? Ask for an extension. Short limits are what stop "an hour was gone" from happening. 2. Extension activities grounded in brain science Research suggests the prefrontal cortex is barely engaged while you scroll short-form video — you keep going without really thinking. To stop, you have to wake that part back up. So an extension in AntiScroll costs you a small activity. Each one asks for just enough thought to break you out of autopilot. 3. See your usage Time spent in limited apps is counted precisely. Check today and this week at a glance in simple charts. Watch the numbers come down — useful for staying motivated, and for knowing where you actually stand. We don't think there's another app that does all three. With AntiScroll, short-form video stops taking the time you meant to spend on what matters to you. Start today, and get out of the short-form video loop. [Plans] AntiScroll is free to use. - Free - Limit up to 3 apps - A banner ad is shown at the bottom of the screen - When you request an extension, you may be asked to watch an ad - Time-based customization is not available - Premium (auto-renewing, 1 year) - Limit as many apps as you want - No ads at all — neither the banner nor the extension ads - Time-based customization is available [About the auto-renewing subscription] - Title: AntiScroll Premium Plan - Length: 1 year, auto-renewing - Price: shown in your local currency on the plan screen in the app and on the App Store product page. (The base price is ¥1,000/year; Apple converts it for each storefront.) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel auto-renew any time in iOS Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions (also reachable from "Manage Subscription" in the app). - Terms of Use: https://astonishing-mackerel-e21.notion.site/AntiScroll-Terms-of-Service-befe3f58f50b4b0196343ea07a6c7e20?source=copy_link - Privacy Policy: https://astonishing-mackerel-e21.notion.site/AntiScroll-Privacy-Policy-2938dc7e6a0144df93de64c9ed2c69d1?source=copy_link

About

bledelock

Features
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AntiScrolling helps you reduce endless scrolling and use your time with more intention. The app tracks your daily usage and shows clear progress toward your personal goals. Simple stats, streaks, and visual cards help you stay focused without distractions. No accounts, no ads, no unnecessary features.

Screenshots

AntiScroll4 screens
bledelock2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bledelock at none against AntiScroll's 1. bledelock also leads on ads (none vs shown). AntiScroll's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price 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. AntiScroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. bledelock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AntiScroll versus bledelock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntiScrollbledelock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoki Hosoyafilippo pavone

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AntiScroll

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan(Yearly)$5.991 Year
None

bledelock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AntiScroll free?
AntiScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bledelock free?
bledelock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AntiScroll or bledelock have ads?
AntiScroll shows ads; bledelock does not.

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