Comparison

reason vs LessScroll

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

Head to head
About

reason

This app helps you regain control over your screen time by requiring you to state a reason and set a time limit before accessing distracting applications. It introduces a moment of friction to discourage mindless app usage and reduce overall phone engagement.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Reason-based access
  • Time limits
  • Reduces screen addiction
  • Discourages mindless usage
Features
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Choose which apps are a problem for you and Reason will block them. When you want to use them, you'll have to enter a reason and set yourself a time limit. Often you'll just close these apps instead of entering a reason, but even if you don't, your open app will be blocked once your time limit runs out. If you're struggling with screen addiction, this app is for you. If you find yourself opening apps for no apparent reason, we're on the case. If you open messages from friends and then get stuck doomscrolling, we've got you covered. It's a small moment of friction, but by pausing and stating your reason for opening distracting apps, you'll find yourself spending less time glued to your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

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

reason4 screens
LessScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LessScroll at 5.0 against reason's 1.0. LessScroll also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, 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. reason sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LessScroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

reason ships an update every 10 days, LessScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
reason versus LessScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterreasonLessScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas WoodruffYohanan Negash

In-app purchases

2 purchases

reason

Subscriptions2
  • Reason Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Reason Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

LessScroll

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

Questions

Is reason free?
reason is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LessScroll free?
LessScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, reason or LessScroll?
LessScroll is rated higher. reason averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LessScroll averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do reason or LessScroll have ads?
Neither reason nor LessScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, reason or LessScroll?
reason ships an update every 10 days, and LessScroll every 4 days. Most recently, reason was updated on October 28, 2026 and LessScroll on October 31, 2026.

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