# Intentional vs Scrollar

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scrollar at freemium against Intentional's subscription. Scrollar also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Intentional's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intentional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Scrollar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 Intentional against 5.0 for Scrollar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, Scrollar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intentional | Scrollar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollar-screen-time-control/id6761416368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Kneafsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209887722) | [Nguyen Thao Uyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888789303) |

## What reviewers say

### Intentional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by introducing a brief pause before opening distracting applications. Set time limits and lock apps automatically when your session ends, breaking autopilot behavior without relying on willpower.

**Highlights:** Brief pause before app opening, Set time limits for apps, Automatic app locking, Game mode during countdowns, Session reminders, Background enforcement, Distraction-free design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intentional Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


### Scrollar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollar-screen-time-control/id6761416368)

This app helps you manage your phone usage by setting daily screen time goals and budgets for app groups. It offers gentle nudges and multiple blocking methods to reduce distractions, all while keeping your data private on your device.

**Highlights:** Daily screen time goals, App group budgeting, Limit blocking, Scheduled blocking, CEO Mode focus sessions, Privacy-focused design, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrollar Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Scrollar Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intentional free?

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

### Is Scrollar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intentional or Scrollar?

Intentional and Scrollar are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Intentional or Scrollar have ads?

Neither Intentional nor Scrollar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intentional or Scrollar?

Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scrollar every 5 days. Most recently, Intentional was updated on September 30, 2026 and Scrollar on October 10, 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.*