# Mirror vs Scrollr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mirror at 96% against Scrollr's 50%. Scrollr's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Scrollr sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mirror ships an update every 2 weeks, Scrollr every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirror | Scrollr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 259 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JORDAN GLOAGUEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867727573) | [Attila Meste](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883324612) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-screen-time-game/id6757595215)

Transform your screen time struggle into a game. Earn rewards by using your phone healthily, or watch your avatar suffer if you scroll too much. Offers guided lessons and blocking sessions to help you regain digital freedom.

**Highlights:** Gamified screen time reduction, Avatar progression, Guided lessons, App blocking sessions, Daily distraction reports, Focus mode

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Scrollr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollr-app-blocker/id6811619023)

This app blocks chosen applications until you correctly answer a vocabulary question in your target language. It leverages system-level screen time tools for reliable blocking and privacy. Turn procrastination into a learning opportunity by answering questions to unlock apps for a set duration.

**Highlights:** Block selected apps, Vocabulary-based unlocking, Customizable unlock duration, Multiple language support, System-level privacy, Integrates with Screen Time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly offert | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly product 1 | $9.99 | per month |
| exit paywall | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly suscription | $49.99 | per year |
| lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirror free?

Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scrollr free?

Scrollr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Mirror or Scrollr have ads?

Neither Mirror nor Scrollr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mirror or Scrollr?

Mirror ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scrollr every 3 days. Most recently, Mirror was updated on October 31, 2026 and Scrollr on October 31, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*