# Unscroll vs Couples Screen Time

The clearest difference is monetization model: Couples Screen Time at free with in-app purchases against Unscroll's subscription. Couples Screen Time also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). Unscroll's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Couples Screen Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unscroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

Unscroll ships an update weekly, Couples Screen Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unscroll | Couples Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroll-earn-screen-time/id6759701166/reviews)** | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-screen-time-burn/id6759897354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 39 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hauer Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774960396) | [Vincent Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604233303) |

## What reviewers say

### Unscroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroll-earn-screen-time/id6759701166)

This app transforms screen time into earned rewards by having users complete physical exercises. Users set app limits, perform exercises tracked by AI, and earn minutes back to use on desired apps. It offers challenges, leaderboards, and journaling for a balanced digital life.

**Highlights:** AI-powered rep counting, Physical exercise challenges, Screen time rewards, App usage blocking, Gamified progress tracking, Friend leaderboards, Gratitude journaling

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unscroll Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unscroll Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


### Couples Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-screen-time-burn/id6759897354)

This app transforms your to-do list into screen time. Complete tasks to earn logs, which you can then use to extend your allowed usage of distracting apps. When your screen time runs out, those apps are blocked until you earn more time by being productive.

**Highlights:** Task and habit creation with custom rewards, Screen time management with app blocking, Interactive flame companion with mood states, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable screen time limits and app selection, Private by design, no cloud sync or tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burn+ | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unscroll free?

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

### Is Couples Screen Time free?

Couples Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unscroll or Couples Screen Time?

Unscroll is rated higher. Unscroll averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Couples Screen Time averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Unscroll or Couples Screen Time have ads?

Neither Unscroll nor Couples Screen Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unscroll or Couples Screen Time?

Unscroll ships an update weekly, and Couples Screen Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unscroll was updated on October 24, 2026 and Couples Screen Time on October 25, 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.*