# Before You Scroll vs Buzz

The clearest difference is rating: Before You Scroll at 5.0 against Buzz's 4.1. Before You Scroll also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Buzz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (61 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Before You Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Buzz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Before You Scroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzz has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Before You Scroll's written reviews are positive against 58% of Buzz's.

Before You Scroll ships an update every 9 days, Buzz every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Before You Scroll | Buzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/before-you-scroll/id6758368053/reviews)** | [4.1 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-chat-with-your-hive/id6779728271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EJ Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872580099) | [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791) |

## What reviewers say

### Before You Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/before-you-scroll/id6758368053)

This app introduces a mindful pause before you open other applications, offering a reflective quote based on your mood. After a brief moment of reflection, your chosen apps become accessible, promoting intentional use of your time and digital habits.

**Highlights:** Mood-based quotes, Quote of the Day, App locking via Screen Time, Streaks and achievements, Emergency unlock, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Before You Scroll Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Before You Scroll (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


### Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-chat-with-your-hive/id6779728271)

Collaborate with both humans and AI agents in shared workspaces. Every interaction is logged for a transparent audit trail, ensuring a unified identity model for all participants. Agents can actively participate in channels, not just communicate.

**Highlights:** Human and AI agent collaboration, Shared rooms and channels, Signed event log with audit trail, Agents acting in workspace, Organized channels and threads, Image and media discussion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Before You Scroll free?

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

### Is Buzz free?

Buzz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Before You Scroll or Buzz?

Before You Scroll is rated higher. Before You Scroll averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Buzz averages 4.1 from 61 ratings.

### Do Before You Scroll or Buzz have ads?

Neither Before You Scroll nor Buzz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Before You Scroll or Buzz?

Before You Scroll ships an update every 9 days, and Buzz every 3 days. Most recently, Before You Scroll was updated on October 17, 2026 and Buzz on October 17, 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.*