SHIFT Web vs Scrollit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHIFT Web
This web browser enhances online safety by filtering explicit content on social media and search engines. It intelligently monitors URLs and search terms to block inappropriate material, ensuring a private and secure browsing experience.
- Content filtering for social media
- URL and search term monitoring
- Blocks explicit and NSFW content
- Supports Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit, TikTok, Google
- Local filtering, no data collection
- Standard browser features
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Make room for what matters with SHIFT. Build more intentional phone habits with tools for focus, planning, and managing distractions. • Start a SHIFT to step away from distracting apps. • Protect time with focus sessions and recurring schedules. • Organize your day with a calendar, tasks, and daily goals. • Manage content filtering and custom website or search-term blocks. • View usage insights when the required permissions are enabled. Some features require a paid SHIFT plan and a linked device. The in-app purchase provides lifetime access for one device, with a single payment and no subscription. Existing customers can sign in to access their eligible plan. Initial device setup requires SHIFT Desktop on a compatible Mac or Windows computer and a connection to the device. Purchasing a plan and completing device setup are separate steps.
Scrollit
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Scrollit is a minimalist Reddit client designed for people who want a fast, clean, and stable way to browse Reddit on their iPhone and iPad. Tired of ads, crashes, and sluggish video players in the official Reddit app? Scrollit gives you a pure, distraction-free Reddit experience with native iOS performance. KEY FEATURES: - Ad-Free Browsing: No promoted posts, no banner ads, no sponsored content. Just the posts you actually want to see. - Lightning Fast: Built natively for iOS with smooth infinite scrolling and instant content loading. No more waiting for pages to render. - Seamless Media Player: Watch videos and GIFs without stuttering. Full-screen playback with speed control, gesture-based navigation, and smooth transitions. - Smart Content Filters: Block keywords and content from specific subreddits. Create custom filter rules to curate your feed exactly how you want it. - Full Reddit Experience: Log in with your Reddit account to vote, comment, post, and save. Access your subscribed subreddits and inbox. - Multiple Sort Options: Browse by Hot, New, Top, or Rising. Switch sorting on the fly to find exactly what you are looking for. - Threaded Comments: Read and participate in comment threads with collapsible replies, voting, and inline replies. - Image Viewer: Pinch-to-zoom, double-tap to zoom, and swipe to dismiss. View images in full resolution without leaving the app. - Dark Mode: Full support for iOS dark mode. Easy on the eyes for late-night browsing sessions. - iPad Optimized: Designed to take full advantage of the larger screen with a comfortable reading layout. - Privacy First: We do not track your browsing habits or sell your data. Your Reddit activity stays between you and Reddit. SCROLLIT PRO SUBSCRIPTION: Unlock the full experience with Scrollit Pro, which includes: - Login with your Reddit account - Vote on posts and comments - Comment and reply to threads - Post text, images, and links - Save posts to your account - Multi-account switching - Messages and notifications Choose between monthly or yearly billing, both with a 7-day free trial. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.
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Verdict
SHIFT Web and Scrollit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SHIFT Web sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scrollit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SHIFT Web | Scrollit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RETVRN INC. | 贺 周 |
In-app purchases
SHIFT Web
- SHIFT Lifetime$149.99
Scrollit
- Scrollit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Scrollit Pro Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year









