Comparison

UnProductive vs Scalo

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

Head to head
About

UnProductive

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UnProductive offers three ways to overcome UnProductive-ness. - First, figure out what it is that you want by creating a simple Yes/No poll. See how your answer changes over time with the minimalistic heat map calendar. Personal Polls will provide you with clarity so you can focus on becoming productive. - Secondly, once you are on a mission, like "Leaving the house in the morning" or "Buying a new toy", use the simple Go/No-Go checklist. When your "Mission Is GO!" then you can launch without hesitation. The list of criteria auto resets at specified intervals so you can use it over and over again for reoccurring mini missions.  - And lastly, sometimes it's helpful to have little reminders of what "NOT To-Do", especially if that moment of weakness would be really unproductive or goes against your convictions. That's where the "(Not) To-Do" list comes in handy. Small mental sticky notes that keep you on track. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ App T&Cs: https://palomino.co.nz/unproductive/tc#

About

Scalo

This app acts as a central inbox for all content found online, allowing users to save links, text, and images from any application. It provides a simple interface for triaging and managing saved items, with features like automatic link enrichment and a built-in browser.

Highlights
  • Save content from any app
  • Automatic link enrichment with title and preview
  • Built-in browser for reading links
  • Swipe gestures for managing items
  • Filter by content type (links, text, images)
  • iCloud syncing across devices
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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Scalo is the inbox for everything you find online and want to deal with later. The name means "stopover" in Italian — a place where things pause before moving on. That's exactly what Scalo does: it holds your links, text, and images until you're ready to read, share, or file them away. Your content is just passing through. SAVE ANYTHING, FROM ANYWHERE Share a link, a snippet of text, or an image from any app — Scalo catches it instantly via the iOS Share Sheet. You can also create items directly inside the app with the + button. No folders, no tags, no setup. Just save and move on. TRIAGE YOUR INBOX When you have a moment, open Scalo and work through your inbox. Swipe right to mark something done, swipe left to share or delete it. Long-press for more options: open, copy, complete, or remove. It feels as natural as managing your email. LINKS COME ALIVE Every link you save is automatically enriched with its title and a visual preview. Tap a link to read it in a built-in browser — no app switching required. FILTER AND SORT Filter your inbox by content type — links, text, or images — with a single tap. Sort by newest or oldest first. Choose relative dates or absolute timestamps. Your preferences stick between sessions. SYNCED VIA iCLOUD Your items sync privately across all your devices through iCloud. No account to create, no server to trust. Your data stays yours. SIMPLICITY BY DESIGN Light, dark, or automatic theme. Customizable thumbnail position. A clean, focused interface that gets out of your way. Scalo does one thing and does it well. SIRI SHORTCUTS Save content to Scalo hands-free with Siri or automate your workflow with the Shortcuts app.

Screenshots

UnProductive3 screens
Scalo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scalo at Free against UnProductive's $0.99. Scalo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Scalo is free to download; UnProductive costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UnProductive ships an update every 5 days, Scalo daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
UnProductive versus Scalo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnProductiveScalo
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPalomino Software LimitedAndrea Busi

In-app purchases

None

UnProductive

No in-app purchases

None

Scalo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UnProductive free?
UnProductive costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scalo free?
Scalo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UnProductive or Scalo have ads?
Neither UnProductive nor Scalo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UnProductive or Scalo?
UnProductive ships an update every 5 days, and Scalo daily. Most recently, UnProductive was updated on October 31, 2026 and Scalo on October 31, 2026.

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