# Blocus vs Scrollwall

Blocus and Scrollwall both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Scrollwall's written reviews are positive against 9% of Blocus's. Blocus's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Scrollwall sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrollwall holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 148 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Blocus's written reviews are positive against 60% of Scrollwall's.

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, Scrollwall every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocus | Scrollwall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291/reviews) | **[4.7 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwall-unrot-and-refocus/id6761031183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 148 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diyar Dirik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849149412) | [Corte Madera Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783307874) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291)

This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Set daily limits and smart schedules, Extreme Mode for irreversible blocking, Unlock distractions via challenges or tasks, PIN Code Mode for external accountability, Integrates with system Screen Time

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $44.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $89.99 | one-time |


### Scrollwall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwall-unrot-and-refocus/id6761031183)

This app connects you with a live community of people focusing on tasks like studying or working out. Block distractions and earn rewards for real-life achievements, turning solo habits into a shared experience.

**Highlights:** Live community feed of users focusing, Block distracting apps during sessions, Earn coins for focus and real-life boosts, Daily streaks and challenges, Two session modes: Chill and Lock-In

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual (Special Offer) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocus free?

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

### Is Scrollwall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blocus or Scrollwall?

Scrollwall is rated higher. Blocus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Scrollwall averages 4.7 from 148 ratings.

### Do Blocus or Scrollwall have ads?

Neither Blocus nor Scrollwall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blocus or Scrollwall?

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, and Scrollwall every 2 days. Most recently, Blocus was updated on October 21, 2026 and Scrollwall on October 25, 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.*