DevScroll vs MLX Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DevScroll
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Stop doomscrolling. Start coding. DevScroll locks your distracting apps until you make a GitHub commit. A productivity app built specifically for developers who want to build consistent coding habits. HOW IT WORKS Connect your GitHub username and select the apps you want to lock. DevScroll monitors your contribution graph and keeps those apps blocked until you've pushed code. Make a commit, and your apps unlock automatically. KEY FEATURES • GitHub-Powered Unlocking - Your commits unlock your apps. Push code to regain access. • Smart App Locking - Block specific apps, categories, or websites using Apple's Screen Time API. • Private Repo Support - Private contributions count too. Just enter your GitHub username. • Streak Calendar - View your coding consistency with a monthly contribution calendar. • Daily Reset - Apps lock again at midnight to encourage daily coding habits. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Unlike focus apps that use timers, DevScroll uses your actual GitHub activity. The way to unlock is to ship code. Whether you're working on open source, a side project, or coding for work—every commit counts. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION DevScroll offers premium subscriptions to unlock all features: • Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly subscription options available • Lifetime purchase option also available • Prices shown at time of purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/devscroll
MLX Studio
Experience private AI chat on your Apple devices with this app. It runs entirely on-device, offering 100% privacy and offline functionality. Choose from pre-configured models or import your own, with smart memory and RAM management for efficient conversations.
- 100% Private On-Device Processing
- Supports 15+ Pre-configured MLX Models
- Import Custom Models from HuggingFace
- Vision Understanding (Mac)
- Image Generation (Mac)
- Smart Memory and RAM Management
- Offline Functionality
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MLX Studio brings powerful AI chat to your Apple devices, running entirely on-device for complete privacy. No data ever leaves your device. Choose from 15+ pre-configured MLX models or import any compatible model from HuggingFace. Store models on external drives to save space. APPLE INTELLIGENCE (iOS 26+ / macOS 26+) Powered by Apple Foundation Models - Apple's on-device AI framework. - Built-in AI: Use Apple Intelligence with no download required - Instant access: Start chatting immediately without waiting for model downloads - Seamless switching: Easily switch between Apple Intelligence and custom MLX models - 4K context support for quick conversations KEY FEATURES - 100% Private: All AI processing happens locally on your device - Multiple AI Models: Choose from curated state-of-the-art language models optimized for Apple Silicon - Vision Understanding (Mac): Analyze images with Vision Language Models - Image Generation (Mac): Create images using Stable Diffusion and FLUX models - Smart Memory: AI remembers important conversation details - Smart RAM Management: Models automatically unload when idle - Works Offline: Use anywhere without internet once downloaded - Native Experience: Built with SwiftUI for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS SUPPORTED DEVICES & MODELS INCLUDED iPhone, iPad, Mac (16GB+ RAM recommended for Mac). Includes Qwen3, Llama 3.2, Gemma 2, vision models, and FLUX/Stable Diffusion. No subscriptions, accounts, or cloud required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MLX Studio at none against DevScroll's 4. MLX Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. DevScroll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MLX Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
DevScroll ships an update every 3 months, MLX Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DevScroll | MLX Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | cynq ventures | Melih Gurgah |
In-app purchases
DevScroll
- Quick Commit$0.997 Days
- Sprint Mode$2.991 Month
- Deep Work Mode3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Unlimited Unlock$24.99
MLX Studio
No in-app purchases









