# Everest vs Scrollar

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scrollar at freemium against Everest's subscription. Scrollar also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Everest's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Everest sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Scrollar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Everest against 5.0 for Scrollar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Everest ships an update every 2 weeks, Scrollar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Everest | Scrollar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everest-stop-doomscrolling/id6757626828/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollar-screen-time-control/id6761416368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 23 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Leonard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867954102) | [Nguyen Thao Uyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888789303) |

## What reviewers say

### Everest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everest-stop-doomscrolling/id6757626828)

This app helps you reclaim time lost to social media by transforming scrolling impulses into learning opportunities. Complete short, engaging lessons to earn breaks on your chosen apps, reducing screen time while expanding your knowledge.

**Highlights:** Smart app blocking, Micro-learning lessons, Summit journey visualization, Screen time insights, Customizable blocking schedule, Earned break system

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everest Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Everest Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Everest Yearly Discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Everest Yearly Discount | $39.99 | per year |
| Everest Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Everest Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### Scrollar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollar-screen-time-control/id6761416368)

This app helps you manage your phone usage by setting daily screen time goals and budgets for app groups. It offers gentle nudges and multiple blocking methods to reduce distractions, all while keeping your data private on your device.

**Highlights:** Daily screen time goals, App group budgeting, Limit blocking, Scheduled blocking, CEO Mode focus sessions, Privacy-focused design, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrollar Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Scrollar Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Everest free?

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

### Is Scrollar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Everest or Scrollar?

Everest and Scrollar are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Everest or Scrollar have ads?

Neither Everest nor Scrollar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Everest or Scrollar?

Everest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scrollar every 5 days. Most recently, Everest was updated on October 5, 2026 and Scrollar on October 10, 2026.

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