Comparison

GlancePad Remote vs Scrolly

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

Head to head
About

GlancePad Remote

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Control your Mac in a single tap. GlancePad Remote turns your iPhone and iPad into a fast control surface for macOS. Execute actions instantly: launch apps, run Shortcuts, open URLs, paste text, and trigger multi-step sequences. Runs locally through the free GlancePad Agent on your Mac. No accounts required. Mac control, built for speed β€’ Tile Library: organize macros into pages and run instantly β€’ Macro Builder: create and edit macros with a guided editor β€’ Sequences: chain steps together (optional β€œcontinue on error”) β€’ Import from Mac: browse installed apps + Shortcuts for quick setup β€’ Themes + layouts: minimal by default, customizable when you want AI Studio (Compose + Perform) Use natural language to build automation: β€’ Compose: generate a macro to review before you run it β€’ Perform: execute immediately on your connected Mac (GlancePad Pro) Local AI on your Mac (managed from iPhone/iPad) Local AI runs on your Mac via the GlancePad Agent β€” your iPhone/iPad is the control surface. β€’ Live Status: Clear, real-time indicators for downloading, starting, and running states. β€’ Download to your Mac with progress: bytes + phase updates β€’ Pause or cancel downloads: with confirmation and safe recovery β€’ Safety acknowledgment flow: guided enablement when required β€’ Runner troubleshooting: clear fix path if Local AI runner is disabled β€’ Auto-guidance: setup card expands when attention is needed Apple Watch companion included GlancePad for watchOS extends your setup to your wrist: β€’ Requests: voice/text requests with live status updates β€’ MacroFaces: curated macro grids for quick tap-to-execute β€’ Agent Control: view Mac connection + Local AI status and control core actions (via your iPhone) (Watch communicates Watch ↔ iPhone ↔ Mac. The watch does not connect to the Mac directly.) Local-first by design β€’ No accounts required β€’ No cloud execution required β€’ Macros and requests remain within your device ecosystem (iPhone/watch relay to your Mac) GlancePad Pro (one-time unlock) Upgrade once to unlock more power and customization: β€’ Up to 24 pages (Free: 2) β€’ Up to 9 tiles per page (Free: 6) β€’ Unlimited sequence steps (Free: 3) β€’ AI Studio Perform mode (Compose remains available on Free) β€’ Additional Pro-only themes, Pro-only layouts, and per-macro color customization Requirements β€’ iPhone or iPad β€’ A Mac on the same local network β€’ GlancePad Agent for macOS (free download at glancepad.app) β€’ Apple Watch features require a paired iPhone

About

Scrolly

This utility allows for hands-free web browsing in Safari on iPhone and iPad. It automatically scrolls webpages at adjustable speeds, with options for direction control, looping, and pausing on touch. Features include a timer, gesture shortcuts, and a floating widget for easy control.

Highlights
  • One-tap start/stop auto-scroll
  • Adjustable scrolling speed (1x-20x)
  • Scroll up or down
  • Loop mode for continuous scrolling
  • Auto-pause on touch
  • Set scroll duration with timer
  • Gesture shortcuts for control
  • Floating widget controller
Features
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Scrolly is an auto-scroll extension for Safari on iPhone and iPad. Whether you're cooking, exercising, or just want to read hands-free, Scrolly smoothly scrolls any webpage in Safari β€” automatically. + KEY FEATURES + * One-Tap Start / Stop - Toggle auto-scroll instantly from the Safari popup. * Adjustable Speed (1x – 20x) - Slow read or quick skim β€” drag the slider to your perfect pace. * Direction Control - Scroll down ↓ or up ↑, whichever you need. * Loop Mode - Reaches the bottom? Jumps right back to the top. - Perfect for banners, scripts, or continuous reading. * Auto-Pause - Touching the screen pauses scrolling instantly. - Scrolly resumes automatically after 3 seconds. - Tap links, zoom in β€” all without turning off auto-scroll. * Timer (5 – 60 min) - Set a duration and Scrolly stops on its own. - Great for bedtime reading or timed sessions. * Gesture Shortcuts - Double tap: pause / resume instantly - Triple tap: reset speed to default (2x) Control Scrolly without ever opening the popup. * Floating Widget - A draggable mini-controller that stays on top of the page. - Drag it anywhere β€” play/stop button and speed slider always handy. * Keep Screen Awake - Screen stays on while scrolling. No more tapping just to keep - the display lit while following a recipe or sheet music. * 6 Languages Korean Β· English Β· Japanese Β· Chinese Β· French Β· Spanish * HOW TO USE 1. After installing, go to Settings β†’ Safari β†’ Extensions β†’ enable Scrolly 2. Open any webpage in Safari 3. Tap the puzzle icon in the address bar β†’ select Scrolly 4. Press β–Ά to start scrolling! * PERFECT FOR - Reading long articles or blogs hands-free - Following recipes while cooking - Keeping up with workout or stretching guides - Auto-advancing sheet music, scripts, or e-books - Looping dashboards or presentations

Screenshots

GlancePad Remote4 screens
Scrolly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GlancePad Remote at Free against Scrolly's $0.99. Scrolly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

GlancePad Remote is free to download; Scrolly costs $0.99 up front. GlancePad Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrolly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
GlancePad Remote versus Scrolly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlancePad RemoteScrolly
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbstraction Systems LLCkyeongju Moon

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlancePad Remote

One-time1
  • GlancePad Pro$14.99
None

Scrolly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlancePad Remote free?
GlancePad Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrolly free?
Scrolly costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GlancePad Remote or Scrolly have ads?
Neither GlancePad Remote nor Scrolly shows ads.

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