# unscroll vs Scroll Survival

The clearest difference is ratings volume: unscroll at 133 against Scroll Survival's 2. unscroll also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.4). Scroll Survival's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. unscroll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scroll Survival sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scroll Survival holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: unscroll has 133 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

unscroll ships an update every 10 days, Scroll Survival every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | unscroll | Scroll Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroll-screen-time-control/id6758288764/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-survival-block-apps/id6769904241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Titun LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786289921) | [Eric Abraham Vargas Flores](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838234191) |

## What reviewers say

### unscroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroll-screen-time-control/id6758288764)

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and replacing them with curated articles, video essays, and podcasts. It allows you to set custom blocking schedules and provides an offline reader with no ads or popups. You can also listen to articles as audio and track your progress in taking back your scrolling time.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Focus sessions with timers, Custom blocking schedules, Curated articles, videos, podcasts, Offline reader with no ads, Article to audio playback, Track reclaimed time

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unscroll+ (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| unscroll+ (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| unscroll+ (yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| unscroll+ (yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


### Scroll Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-survival-block-apps/id6769904241)

Transform focus time into an engaging game where completing sessions grows your virtual village. Unlock new villagers and buildings by staying off your phone, or complete real-world challenges for early unlocks. Track your progress and maintain streaks in this gamified approach to screen time management.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions, Village building progression, Scheduled blocking routines, App and website blocking, Unlock challenges, Streak tracking, Focus progress insights

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scroll Survival Unlimited Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scroll Survival Unlimited Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scroll Survival Unlimited Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is unscroll free?

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

### Is Scroll Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, unscroll or Scroll Survival?

Scroll Survival is rated higher. unscroll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Scroll Survival averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do unscroll or Scroll Survival have ads?

Neither unscroll nor Scroll Survival shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, unscroll or Scroll Survival?

unscroll ships an update every 10 days, and Scroll Survival every 3 days. Most recently, unscroll was updated on October 14, 2026 and Scroll Survival on October 14, 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.*