Comparison

AntiScroll vs ScrollPact control screentime

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

ScrollPact control screentime

Features
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1. Use exercise (push ups, squats) to turn off your phone alarm and achieve self-discipline when waking up. 2. By exercising (push ups, squats, running...), you can gain screen time on your phone, effectively quit your phone addiction, and achieve a healthy body. ------ Are you losing years of your life to social media doomscrolling? It’s time to make a pact with yourself. ScrollPact provides the tools to fight phone addiction by making your device less addictive. Whether you need to pause and take a deep breath before opening an app or want to trade physical exercise for screen time , ScrollPact empowers you to reshape your default patterns of behavior. Key Features The Mindful Pause: Before opening a distracting app, ScrollPact intercepts your impulse clicks and asks you to decide: proceed after a deep breath or opt out? The Fitness Pact: Turn your screen time addiction into fitness gains! Set up a system where you must complete exercises (like pushups) to unlock minutes of app time. Smart App Limits & Blocking: Block any apps you find distracting or set firm schedules for when to use them. Engage in flow state activities and focus on deep work without interruptions. 100% Local & Privacy-First: Your digital wellbeing is your personal business. ScrollPact is designed as a pure standalone, local-first tool. There is no mandatory cloud synchronization, ensuring all your habit data and screen time metrics stay strictly on your device. Screen Time Reporting: Track your progress with detailed budgets and streaks to help you improve your digital habits over time. Minimalist Design: Our straightforward interface ensures we don't take your attention away; instead, we give it back to you. Why ScrollPact Works Research shows that negative habits are hard to break through willpower alone. By pairing an unwanted behavior (excessive screen time) with positive friction—like a mindful pause or physical exercise—ScrollPact creates a virtuous habit loop. Over time, the dopamine craving for apps becomes less powerful. Perfect for anyone struggling with procrastination, seeking better focus, or managing ADHD distractions. Align your intentions with your usage and take back control of your time, health, and life. Download ScrollPact today and turn mindless scrolling into mindful living! Service Terms: https://jianshen-eight.vercel.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AntiScroll4 screens
ScrollPact control screentime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScrollPact control screentime at none against AntiScroll's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. AntiScroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year and ScrollPact control screentime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AntiScroll ships an update fortnightly, ScrollPact control screentime every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AntiScroll versus ScrollPact control screentime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntiScrollScrollPact control screentime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoki Hosoya鸿粮 袁

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AntiScroll

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan(Yearly)$5.991 Year
3 purchases

ScrollPact control screentime

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$89.99

Questions

Is AntiScroll free?
AntiScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollPact control screentime free?
ScrollPact control screentime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AntiScroll or ScrollPact control screentime have ads?
AntiScroll shows ads; ScrollPact control screentime does not.
Which is updated more often, AntiScroll or ScrollPact control screentime?
AntiScroll ships an update fortnightly, and ScrollPact control screentime every 11 days. Most recently, AntiScroll was updated on October 28, 2026 and ScrollPact control screentime on October 28, 2026.

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