Vagaloom vs Stroll before you Scroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vagaloom
This app offers a guided bedtime ritual to help calm your mind and body. It uses optional heart rate data or subjective feelings to create personalized soundscapes that transition through different phases, promoting relaxation.
- Personalized soundscapes
- Optional heart rate integration
- Manual BPM input
- Subjective feeling check-ins
- Multiple session lengths (Pro)
- Complete session history (Pro)
- Privacy-focused, no account needed
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When your day is over but your mind and body are still moving, Vagaloom gives you one simple bedtime ritual instead of another content library to browse. Choose a starting point: • Read the latest available heart-rate sample from Apple Health • Enter a heart-rate reading manually • Continue without heart rate and describe how you feel Heart rate is always optional, and no Apple Watch is required. Vagaloom uses your check-in to set the beginning of a focused soundscape, then moves gradually through Match, Transition, and Settle phases. It does not continuously monitor your heart rate or provide real-time biofeedback. After a session, record how you feel and optionally compare a newer heart-rate snapshot. Snapshots are brief context, not a medical assessment or proof of treatment. FREE • Complete 5-minute sessions with no daily limit • Apple Health, manual BPM, and subjective check-ins • Your 3 most recent session records PRO LIFETIME • One-time purchase — no subscription • 5-, 10-, and 15-minute session options • Complete session history • Restore purchases through your Apple Account PRIVACY Session records stay on this iPhone. Vagaloom does not require an account, include advertising SDKs, or upload heart-rate snapshots to its own servers. Vagaloom is a wellness tool and not medical advice. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
Stroll before you Scroll
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Tired of reaching for your phone first thing in the morning? Stroll before you Scroll helps you build a simple, powerful routine: get moving before you start scrolling. Pick the apps that distract you most — social media, news, games — and they stay locked until you hit your daily step goal. No workarounds, no snooze button. Just you and a walk. ▸ ONE-TIME PURCHASE — NO SUBSCRIPTION Unlike other app blockers that charge you every month, Stroll before you Scroll is yours forever with a single purchase. No recurring fees, no trials that expire, no hidden costs. ▸ BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE One screen. One goal. A scenic illustration that comes alive as you progress — from a misty morning path to a vibrant landscape at 100%. Choose from four handcrafted background themes: Country Path, Forest Walk, Mountain Trail, or Beach Stroll. ▸ FLEXIBLE DAILY GOALS Set a step target that fits your lifestyle — from a gentle 1,000 to an ambitious 30,000. Need different goals for different days? Set custom targets for each day of the week. ▸ CHOOSE WHEN BLOCKING STARTS Early bird who wants to check messages before heading out? Set a custom lock start time — your apps stay free until then, while your steps already count from midnight. ▸ STRICT MODE For those who mean business: Strict Mode prevents you from changing settings or removing apps from the blocked list until your goal is reached. Real accountability, no cheating. ▸ LIVE ACTIVITY & WIDGETS Track your progress without opening the app. See your steps on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, and through Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — always up to date. ▸ APPLE WATCH COMPANION Glance at your wrist to see how close you are to unlocking your apps. Your Watch shows your progress ring, step count, and remaining steps. ▸ 100% PRIVATE Everything happens on your device. No account required, no data collected, no servers involved. Your step data and app choices never leave your phone. ▸ SMART NOTIFICATIONS Receive a notification the moment you reach your goal — so you know your apps are unlocked even when you are not looking at your phone. ▸ HAPTIC MILESTONES Feel a subtle vibration at 25%, 50%, and 75% — little rewards that keep you going without checking the screen. Stroll before you Scroll works with Apple's Screen Time technology to block the apps you choose. It counts your steps using the built-in motion sensor — no extra hardware needed, no GPS tracking, no battery drain. The idea is simple: a short walk makes everything better. Your focus improves, your mood lifts, and by the time you open your favorite apps, you have already done something good for yourself. Start today. Your apps will be waiting — after your walk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Vagaloom at Free against Stroll before you Scroll's $2.99. Stroll before you Scroll's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, 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
Vagaloom is free to download; Stroll before you Scroll costs $2.99 up front. Vagaloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stroll before you Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Vagaloom | Stroll before you Scroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Borealbit Technology Limited | Florian Schimanke |
In-app purchases
Vagaloom
- Vagaloom Pro Lifetime$14.99
Stroll before you Scroll
No in-app purchases
Questions
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