# Detach vs ScrollLess

The clearest difference is ads: ScrollLess at none against Detach's shown. ScrollLess also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detach sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ScrollLess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detach ships an update every 9 days, ScrollLess every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detach | ScrollLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detach-app-blocker-and-focus/id6758855054/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TTI Technologie-Transfer-Initiative GmbH an der Universitat Stuttgart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763226659) | [Abdulkarim Rahmani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815772618) |

## What reviewers say

### Detach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detach-app-blocker-and-focus/id6758855054)

This app helps you reduce screen time and increase focus by blocking distracting applications on a schedule. It offers strict blockers with no overrides, allowing for gradual reduction of usage and more intentional phone time.

**Highlights:** Strict app blocking, Scheduled blocking, Daily time limits per app, Intentional break scheduling, Gradual screen time reduction, No overrides or loopholes

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Detach Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Detach Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Detach Pro | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Detach Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Detach Pro | $22.99 | per year |
| Detach Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Detach Pro | $44.99 | per year |


### ScrollLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollless/id6815772616)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollLess Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detach free?

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

### Is ScrollLess free?

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

### Do Detach or ScrollLess have ads?

Detach shows ads; ScrollLess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Detach or ScrollLess?

Detach ships an update every 9 days, and ScrollLess every 4 days. Most recently, Detach was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScrollLess on October 31, 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.*