Comparison

ScrollToll vs Readrrr

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

Head to head
About

ScrollToll

This app transforms your daily phone usage into productive study sessions. It locks distracting apps behind quick knowledge checks, leveraging spaced repetition to reinforce learning. Earn your access to social media and other apps by answering questions on topics you're studying.

Highlights
  • OS-level app blocking
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Automatic 5-minute relock
  • MCAT, USMLE, math, chess, vocabulary packs
  • Customizable app blocking
  • On-device puzzle delivery
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Every time you reach for Instagram, ScrollToll asks one question first. Get it right and you scroll. Miss it and it comes back later. You're studying — without choosing to. **BUILT ON DISTRIBUTED RECALL™** The same spaced-repetition science behind every serious study tool (Cepeda et al., 2006), delivered where you actually pick up your phone. Cards you struggle with surface more often. Cards you've mastered get out of your way. You don't have to remember to open the app — you already do, 96 times a day. **ANKI ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU OPEN ANKI** We work because you open your phone. Move to China and you'll learn Chinese without trying — you can't help it. ScrollToll does the same thing for the MCAT (and SAT, USMLE prep, mental math, vocabulary, chess, and any topic you want to learn passively). **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Pick the apps that waste your time 2. ScrollToll locks them behind a single question 3. Solve it — usually an MCAT question, mental math problem, chess tactic, or vocabulary card 4. Get 5 minutes, then it relocks automatically 5. Every unlock IS a study session — distributed across your real day **WHO IT'S FOR** - Premeds prepping for the MCAT who want discipline they can't fake - Med students grinding USMLE Step 1 - Students who open Instagram "for a second" and lose an evening - Professionals who lose hours to their phone during deep work - Anyone who's tried Anki, fallen off, and wants the spacing without the discipline tax **THE MATH** The average person unlocks their phone 96 times per day. ScrollToll turns 50+ of those into deliberate, spaced-practice moments. In a month, you've passively practiced over 1,400 questions — without ever sitting down with a textbook. **REAL BLOCKING, NOT A SUGGESTION** ScrollToll uses Apple's Screen Time API to block apps at the OS level. No overlay you can swipe away. No "are you sure?" button. When an app is locked, it's locked — until you earn your way in. - OS-level blocking — can't be bypassed or dismissed - Distributed Recall™ — adaptive spaced repetition built into every unlock - Auto-relock after 5 minutes — no honor system - MCAT, USMLE, mental math, chess, vocabulary, and custom packs - 3 difficulty levels — beginner to advanced - Works with any app — social media, news, dating apps - On-device puzzle delivery — your usage stays private ScrollToll doesn't ask you to quit your phone. It asks you to earn it. Download free. Upgrade for advanced packs, Distributed Recall™ across all topics, and unlimited app blocking. Terms of Use: https://northstarlabs.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://northstarlabs.app/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Readrrr

Enhance reading speed and focus with a distraction-free experience. This app uses RSVP technology to display words sequentially, helping you process text faster and track your comprehension progress.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed-reading technology
  • Customizable reading speeds
  • Distraction-free reading environment
  • PDF import and text extraction
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Readrrr helps you stay focused and read faster using the RSVP reading method & narration, turning long texts into smooth, distraction-free reading sessions. RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) shows words one at a time in a fixed position, removing eye movement and letting your brain process text faster and more efficiently. Custom Reading Speeds: Start at a comfortable pace and gradually increase your words per minute. Find the speed where reading feels effortless and surprisingly natural. Stay Focused: No scrolling, no page turning, no visual clutter. Just pure reading flow. PDF-First Reading Import PDFs Instantly: Upload articles, papers, books, or notes directly into Readrrr and start reading in seconds. Clean, Continuous Text: Readrrr extracts and presents text in a streamlined format so you can focus on content, not layout noise. Perfect for Long Documents: Ideal for study material, research papers, and dense text that normally feels overwhelming. Track Your Progress Reading Stats: See how fast you read, how much you’ve covered, and how your speed improves over time. Consistency Insights: Track sessions and build a habit of focused reading without burnout. Progress That Feels Real: Clear numbers show exactly how your reading efficiency is improving. Seamless Across Devices Sync Everywhere: Your PDFs, reading progress, and stats stay in sync across all your devices. Pick Up Where You Left Off: Switch devices without losing your place or momentum. Readrrr is built for people who want to read more, read faster, and stay focused without distractions. A subscription is required to access Readrrr. Privacy Policy: https://www.ocule.no/readrrr/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScrollToll4 screens
Readrrr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScrollToll at 76% against Readrrr's 32%. ScrollToll also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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. ScrollToll sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Readrrr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScrollToll holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScrollToll has 570 ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of ScrollToll's written reviews are positive against 32% of Readrrr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrollToll ships an update every 4 days, Readrrr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ScrollToll versus Readrrr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollTollReadrrr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (570 ratings) — better4.2 (113 ratings)
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews — better31.7% of reviews
Number of ratings570 — better113
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB138 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNorth Star Labs LLCOcule AS

Customer experience

ScrollToll

All ratings570 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative21.6%

Readrrr

All ratings113 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative61.7%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ScrollToll

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Pro Access$4.497 Days
  • Weekly Pro Access$6.997 Days
  • Student Monthly$8.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Monthly Pro Access$9.991 Month
  • Student Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual Pro Student3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
10 purchases

Readrrr

Subscriptions9
  • Readrrr Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Readrrr Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Readrrr Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is ScrollToll free?
ScrollToll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readrrr free?
Readrrr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScrollToll or Readrrr?
ScrollToll is rated higher. ScrollToll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 570 ratings, while Readrrr averages 4.2 from 113 ratings.
Do ScrollToll or Readrrr have ads?
Neither ScrollToll nor Readrrr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrollToll or Readrrr?
ScrollToll ships an update every 4 days, and Readrrr fortnightly. Most recently, ScrollToll was updated on September 21, 2026 and Readrrr on September 24, 2026.

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