Comparison

ScreenDeath vs LessScroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScreenDeath

Features
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Radical focus. Nothing else. ScreenDeath blocks your apps so you can get back to your life. No wellness tips. No breathing exercises. No 47-feature dashboard. Just a dead simple screen blocker that works. GET BACK 2 HOURS EVERY DAY The average person burns 6 hours a day on their phone. Block social media and distracting apps in one tap. Pick a duration, tap Block, done. The only way out is a 30-second emergency unlock. Most people put the phone down before it finishes. BUILD THE HABIT • Schedule recurring blocks for night mode, deep work, whatever you need • Up to 20 schedules with daily or weekly repeats • Track your streaks, focus sessions, and held-strong rate • See your screen time and 7/30-day history at a glance IMPROVE WORK, FAMILY, AND SLEEP Set it and forget it. Blocks activate automatically on your schedule. Less time on your phone means more time for deep work, more presence with the people you care about, and better sleep. 100% PRIVATE • No cloud. Everything stays on your device. • No accounts. No sign-ups, no login. • No data sold. Your screen time data is yours alone. • Real blocking. Uses Apple Screen Time APIs for system-level enforcement. PERFECT FOR Dopamine detox. Digital minimalism. ADHD focus. Breaking a social media habit. Or just taking your life back from your phone. Radical focus. Your phone. Your rules. Terms of Use: https://screendeath.io/terms | Privacy Policy: https://screendeath.io/privacy

About

LessScroll

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. You can set timers, choose specific apps to block, and track your progress with achievements and streaks. All data remains on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set custom session timers
  • Predefined session presets
  • Track reclaimed hours
  • Daily streaks and achievements
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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LessScroll helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps during focused sessions. Set a timer, choose the apps to block, and stay on task without interruptions. How it works: Start a session and select which apps to block — social media, entertainment, or any apps you choose. LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time framework to enforce the block for the duration of your session. When the session ends, everything unlocks automatically. Session presets - Quick Break (25 min) — a short reset between tasks - Deep Focus (2 hrs) — extended work or study time - Mega Detox (6 hrs) — a full half-day lockout Or set a custom start and end time to match your schedule. Track your progress - See total hours reclaimed across all sessions - Maintain daily streaks for consistent use - Unlock achievements as you build the habit Achievements include: - First session completed - 3, 7, and 30-day streaks - 1, 10, 25, and 100 hours reclaimed Privacy and Terms of Service LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls APIs. No usage data is sent to external servers. Everything stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://lessscroll.lol/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://lessscroll.lol/terms.html

Screenshots

ScreenDeath4 screens
LessScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScreenDeath at 15.1 against LessScroll's 17. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScreenDeath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and LessScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ScreenDeath versus LessScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenDeathLessScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAK-LABZ LLCYohanan Negash

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScreenDeath

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$19.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$39.00
2 purchases

LessScroll

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly 50%$14.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ScreenDeath free?
ScreenDeath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LessScroll free?
LessScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScreenDeath or LessScroll have ads?
Neither ScreenDeath nor LessScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenDeath or LessScroll?
ScreenDeath ships an update every 4 days, and LessScroll every 4 days. Most recently, ScreenDeath was updated on October 10, 2026 and LessScroll on October 7, 2026.

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