Comparison

Scroll Counts vs BrainFree

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

Head to head
About

Scroll Counts

This app helps you become more mindful of your scrolling habits by tracking each scroll instead of just screen time. Set daily limits, build awareness, and enter focus mode when you reach your goal. It works across supported platforms with short-form video and infinite scrolling content.

Highlights
  • Track daily scrolls
  • Set daily scroll limits
  • Focus Mode to pause scrolling
  • Build mindful scrolling habits
  • Works on supported platforms
  • Awareness of scrolling patterns
Features
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Scroll Count Track and limit scrolling, not minutes. Every time you scroll, you’re reinforcing the habit of moving on the moment something stops holding your attention. Scroll Count helps you become aware of that pattern — and take control of it. Instead of focusing only on screen time, Scroll Count tracks each scroll, helping you slow down and use short-form content more intentionally. Set Daily Scroll Limits Choose how many scrolls you allow per day and stay within a limit that works for you. Start where you are and adjust over time. Track Your Scrolling See how many short videos you scroll through each day and build awareness around your habits. Stay consistent and keep your streak going. Focus Mode When you reach your daily scroll limit, scrolling is paused within the app until the next day — helping you stay accountable. Works Across Popular Platforms Use Scroll Count while browsing supported websites that feature short-form video and infinite scrolling content. Build Mindful Scrolling Habits. Scroll Count encourages slower, more intentional scrolling — without timers or complicated rules. All users are entitled to a 3-day free trial with full access to all features. After the free trial ends, an active subscription is required to continue using Scroll Count and its features. Subscriptions help support the ongoing operation of the app and allow us to continue improving and maintaining Scroll Count. Thank you for understanding. Subscription options include monthly and yearly plans. Pricing is shown in the app. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BrainFree

Regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting apps and websites. Schedule focused work or personal time with customizable templates or build your own. Protect your attention and reclaim your day from endless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Schedule focus time
  • Ready-made and custom schedules
  • App locking
  • Deep focus mode
  • Website blocking
  • App usage time limits
Features
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You pick up your phone to check one thing. An hour later, you’re still scrolling. The average person spends 7+ hours a day staring at their phone. That’s nearly half your waking life gone to scrolling, tapping, and swiping. BrainFree gives it back to you. Brain Rot stops the cycle. Block distracting apps and websites, schedule focus time, and start living your life again all in under 60 seconds. READY-MADE SCHEDULES OR BUILD YOUR OWN Don’t waste time figuring out what to block. Choose from built-in templates like Work, Study, Sleep, or Family Time: each designed for real life. Want something custom? Create your own schedule in seconds. Pick the apps and websites to block, set your hours, and BrainFree handles the rest. Every day. Automatically. APP LOCK See an app that wastes your time? Lock it. One tap. Done. App Lock is the fastest way to remove a distraction from your day. No settings to configure, no timers to set. Just tap, block, and move on with your life. DEEP FOCUS For the moments when you need zero distractions. Deep Focus blocks your most distracting apps and websites for a set period and you can’t undo it until the timer runs out. Perfect for exams, deadlines, or when you just need your brain back. TIME & DAILY + WEBSITE BLOCKER Most screen time apps only block apps. BrainFree blocks websites too across every session and schedule. Reddit, YouTube, news sites, whatever pulls you in. No loopholes. No switching to Safari to cheat. Your focus is fully protected. Limit your app usage by days, or just set how much time you can afford to use it. Links Terms of Service: https://brainfree.app/legal/terms/ Privacy: https://brainfree.app/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

Scroll Counts4 screens
BrainFree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BrainFree at free with in-app purchases against Scroll Counts's subscription. BrainFree also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Scroll Counts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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. Scroll Counts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BrainFree sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrainFree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scroll Counts ships an update weekly, BrainFree every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scroll Counts versus BrainFree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScroll CountsBrainFree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMohamed YassinThe App, Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scroll Counts

Subscriptions3
  • Scroll Counts Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Special3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scroll Counts Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

BrainFree

Subscriptions3
  • BrainFree Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • BrainFree Pro$7.991 Month
  • BrainFree Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Scroll Counts free?
Scroll Counts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainFree free?
BrainFree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scroll Counts or BrainFree?
BrainFree is rated higher. Scroll Counts averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BrainFree averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Scroll Counts or BrainFree have ads?
BrainFree shows ads; Scroll Counts does not.
Which is updated more often, Scroll Counts or BrainFree?
Scroll Counts ships an update weekly, and BrainFree every 6 weeks. Most recently, Scroll Counts was updated on October 1, 2026 and BrainFree on October 1, 2026.

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