Unscroll vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unscroll
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.
- AI-powered rep counting
- Physical exercise challenges
- Screen time rewards
- App usage blocking
- Gamified progress tracking
- Friend leaderboards
- Gratitude journaling
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Unscroll turns your screen time into something you actually earn. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, you complete quick physical challenges — push-ups, squats, jumping jacks — to unlock time on the apps you love. Set which apps get blocked. Choose your exercises. Every rep you complete earns you minutes back. It's that simple. **How It Works** • Pick the apps you want to limit • Complete real exercises tracked by your camera • Earn Unlocked Time for every set you finish • Use your earned minutes however you want **Features** • AI-powered pose detection counts your reps automatically • Daily quests and challenges keep you motivated • XP system, streaks, and badges reward consistency • Compete with friends on leaderboards • Gratitude journaling for a mindful reset • Live Activities show your session progress in real time **Your Screen Time, Your Rules** Unscroll uses Apple's Screen Time APIs so your app usage data never leaves your device. We don't track which apps you use or for how long — everything stays private. **Unscroll Premium** Unscroll requires an active subscription to use. • 7-day free trial for all new subscribers • Monthly: $9.99/month • Yearly: $29.99/year (save 75%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.startunscroll.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.startunscroll.com/terms
Screen Time Control
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Take back your screen time with ScreenPup, a playful focus blocker that helps you spend less time inside the apps you open by accident. Start focus sessions, block distracting apps, set daily limits, schedule screen-free windows, and track your progress with real usage reports. ScreenPup is built for people who want fewer compulsive pickups, less doomscrolling, better sleep, and more time back in their day. What You Get - Focus sessions that block distracting apps while you work, study, or reset - App Lock to limit how often certain apps can be opened each day - Daily time limits for the apps that drain the most attention - Smart schedules for mornings, deep work, wind-down, and bedtime - Limited unlocks and breaks so you can stay flexible without losing control - Real screen time reports with weekly and monthly trends - Focus score, streaks, pickups, and top app insights - Personalized onboarding based on your habits and goals - Reminders and progress signals to help you stay consistent Private & Secure ScreenPup uses your device's Screen Time and usage permissions to power blocking, schedules, and reports. Your focus controls are designed to run on your phone, and ScreenPup does not need access to the specific content you view inside apps. *Note: All features described above require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.screenpup.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.screenpup.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Unscroll at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Unscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Unscroll ships an update weekly, Screen Time Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unscroll | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hauer Studios Inc | Soleia Technologies (OPC) Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Unscroll
- Unscroll Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Unscroll Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Screen Time Control
- ScreenPup Premium Monthly V23 Days trial$9.991 Month
- ScreenPup Premium Yearly V23 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
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Do Unscroll or Screen Time Control have ads?
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