# Locked In vs Scrollless

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scrollless at ad-supported against Locked In's subscription. Locked In's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locked In sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Scrollless sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Locked In against 5.0 for Scrollless. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locked In | Scrollless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locked-in-screen-time-blocker/id6758916241/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollless-screen-time-block/id6761528098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 27 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEELAM DESAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875733781) | [Gian Muehlemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890153205) |

## What reviewers say

### Locked In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locked-in-screen-time-blocker/id6758916241)

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. It uses a system of trusted guardians and location-based "red zones" to enforce focus, with customizable schedules and friction-based challenges to deter impulse usage.

**Highlights:** Guardian System for accountability, Red Zones for automatic app locking, Focus Schedules by time, Friction Challenges before app access, Trusted accountability partners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium - Best Value | $89.00 | per year |


### Scrollless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollless-screen-time-block/id6761528098)

This app helps you break free from endless scrolling by requiring you to commit to a session length before opening blocked apps. Once your time is up, all selected apps lock together, preventing you from switching to another. It uses behavioral science principles to foster intentional usage and reduce screen time.

**Highlights:** Commit to session length before opening apps, Cross-app locking to prevent switching, 5-minute reset breaks, No surprise lockouts or daily caps, Built on behavioral science principles, Privacy-focused with no data collection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locked In free?

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

### Is Scrollless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Locked In or Scrollless?

Locked In and Scrollless are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Locked In or Scrollless have ads?

Scrollless shows ads; Locked In does not.

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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.*