# ScrollTax vs NoRot

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScrollTax at weekly against NoRot's every 2 months. ScrollTax also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScrollTax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NoRot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.8 for ScrollTax against 4.9 for NoRot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScrollTax ships an update weekly, NoRot every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollTax | NoRot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolltax-earn-screen-time/id6759911385/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norot-screen-time-control/id6783554096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marasy Phi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732358181) | [Harshavardhan Arimanda](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783554098) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrollTax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolltax-earn-screen-time/id6759911385)

This app helps you manage your screen time by turning addictive app usage into a budget. Earn back access to locked apps by engaging in productive activities like reading, working out, or chores. It uses your phone's built-in screen time features for strict enforcement.

**Highlights:** Lock addictive apps, Earn screen time through various activities, Automatic app re-locking, Debt carryover for overages, Work and Sleep Focus integration, Uses iOS Screen Time enforcement, Home screen widget with mood indicator

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro - Annually | $29.99 | per year |


### NoRot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norot-screen-time-control/id6783554096)

This app helps you reduce screen time and break phone addiction. It offers powerful app blocking, focus sessions, and gamified tools to build healthier digital habits. Take back control of your attention and live more.

**Highlights:** Screen Time Control, Powerful App Blocker, Focus Score, Focus Sessions, 7-Second Pause, Daily Streaks, Detailed Insights

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoRot Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| NoRot Premium (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| NoRot Premium (Yearly) | $38.99 | per year |
| NoRot Premium (Yearly) | $48.99 | per year |
| NoRot Lifetime Offer | $98.99 | one-time |
| NoRot Lifetime | $128.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrollTax free?

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

### Is NoRot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScrollTax or NoRot?

NoRot is rated higher. ScrollTax averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NoRot averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do ScrollTax or NoRot have ads?

Neither ScrollTax nor NoRot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScrollTax or NoRot?

ScrollTax ships an update weekly, and NoRot every 2 months. Most recently, ScrollTax was updated on October 31, 2026 and NoRot on October 31, 2026.

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