Comparison

ScrollBank vs TaskLock

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

Head to head
About

ScrollBank

This app helps you build better routines by blocking chosen applications. Earn coins by completing productive tasks and spend them to temporarily unlock your apps. Once the unlock period ends, your apps automatically re-lock.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Earn coins for tasks
  • Unlock apps with coins
  • Automatic re-locking
  • Routine building
  • Photo verification tasks
Features
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HOW TO USE SCROLLBANK: 1) Choose the apps you want to block 2) Complete productive tasks to earn ScrollBank coins* 3) Spend coins to unlock your apps for a set amount of time 4) When your unlock window ends, your apps lock again automatically Whether you want to build better routines or cut down on mindless scrolling, ScrollBank gives you a system where screen time is earned. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at hello@scrollbankapp.com *Photo verification is available for select photo-based tasks *A subscription is required to use ScrollBank Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://natural-frown-83a.notion.site/ScrollBank-Privacy-Policy-336ff9400aec809db280d897dc1f42cc?pvs=74

About

TaskLock

This app helps you complete tasks and build habits by blocking distracting applications. Schedule events, create to-do lists, and set up focus sessions to stay on track with your goals.

Highlights
  • Create and manage tasks
  • Build daily habits
  • Organize calendar events
  • Block distracting apps
  • Reduce social media distractions
  • Improve productivity
Features
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TaskLock is a to-do list, habit tracker and calendar for iPhone and Apple Watch with a built-in app blocker. Choose the apps that distract you, and they stay locked until you finish the task, complete the habit or the event ends. No timer to wait out, no "ignore limit" button: you stay focused until the work is actually done. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a task, habit or event, or sync your Apple Calendar. 2. Pick the apps, categories or websites to lock: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, games, anything you choose. 3. Opening a locked app shows a shield with the tasks still keeping it locked. 4. Check the task off on your iPhone or Apple Watch and the apps unlock. Locks are optional. Without one, TaskLock is a simple, fast to-do list. APP LOCKING • Lock until a task or habit is done, or for the length of an event, such as "Study" from 2 to 4 pm. • Lock single apps, whole categories like Social or Games, and websites. • Lock groups: save sets like "Social media" and assign them in one tap. • Start a lock later in the day. • Stay honest: a confirmation countdown before completing or removing a lock, and a daily limit on lock changes. Set it to "no changes" for strict mode. TASKS • One daily card with today's tasks, events and habits, other days a swipe away. • Timeline of everything past and upcoming, with filters. • Move missed tasks to today in one tap. Move or copy any task to another day. • Saved task lists for things you add often. • Reminders, notes, links with previews, locations, search and Control Center quick add. HABITS • Every day, chosen weekdays or every N days, up to several times a day. • Streaks, a history strip and a progress page with rings. • Skip a day, change today only, or edit from today on while past records stay intact. • Habit lists such as "Morning routine". CALENDAR • Two-way sync with Apple Calendar, including iCloud, Google and other accounts on your iPhone. • Private calendars that live only in TaskLock. • Timed and all-day events, repeat rules from daily to custom, reminders, locations and meeting links. APPLE WATCH, WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES • Watch app: see today's plan, add tasks and events, and check off a task to unlock apps on your iPhone. Complications and Smart Stack widgets included. • Home Screen widgets, plus Live Activities on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. DESIGN • Minimalist, one main screen. Light and dark themes, nine accent colors or your own, alternative app icons. Available in 47 languages. PRIVACY • No account, no sign-up. Your data stays on your iPhone, and the app works offline. Optional backup to your own iCloud Drive. • App blocking runs on Apple's Screen Time framework. TaskLock cannot see what you do in other apps. PRICE Free to download. The free version limits how many tasks, habits and events you can create. TaskLock Premium removes those limits. Made for students, remote workers and anyone who wants their phone to wait until the work is done. Questions or ideas: info@tasklockapp.com Terms of Use: https://tasklockapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tasklockapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

ScrollBank4 screens
TaskLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TaskLock at freemium against ScrollBank's subscription. TaskLock also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (17 vs 5). ScrollBank's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, ads, 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. ScrollBank sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and TaskLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScrollBank holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 17 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrollBank ships an update every 3 weeks, TaskLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ScrollBank versus TaskLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollBankTaskLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings517 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNasser Tadili HassaniMUSTAFA CALISKAN

Customer experience

ScrollBank

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TaskLock

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScrollBank

Subscriptions3
  • ScrollBank$7.997 Days
  • Lockly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • ScrollBank3 Days trial$39.991 Year
4 purchases

TaskLock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • TaskLock Premium$79.99

Questions

Is ScrollBank free?
ScrollBank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskLock free?
TaskLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScrollBank or TaskLock?
ScrollBank is rated higher. ScrollBank averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TaskLock averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.
Do ScrollBank or TaskLock have ads?
Neither ScrollBank nor TaskLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrollBank or TaskLock?
ScrollBank ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaskLock every 3 days. Most recently, ScrollBank was updated on October 24, 2026 and TaskLock on October 28, 2026.

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