Comparison

Stop Scrolling vs Break Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Stop Scrolling

Features
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Every screen time app punishes you for scrolling. EarlyRise is different. Instead of blocking you, it gives you a simple challenge: do one small real-world task, and earn your scroll time. That 5-second pause is all it takes to be intentional about your phone use — no shame, no hard stops, just you deciding how your time gets spent. How it works: Before opening Instagram, TikTok, or any social app, EarlyRise intercepts the launch with a quick task. Each task on your list is worth a set amount of scroll time — drink a glass of water and earn 10 minutes, do 10 pushups and earn 20 minutes. Work through your task list and your earned scroll time adds up. Complete them all and your phone is yours — no guilt, no shame. What makes EarlyRise different: • Positive reinforcement, not punishment • Earn your scroll time instead of having it taken away • Build real-world micro-habits effortlessly • Track your streak and time reclaimed • Feel proud of your phone habits for the first time Free to download. Upgrade to Premium for $2.99/month, or save with an annual plan at $19.99/year. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/EarlyRise-Privacy-Policy-32278f7f3b85801dad83d3e6a202dd15 Download free. Start earning your scroll today.

About

Break Scroll

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by requiring physical activity to access distracting apps. Earn your screen time through short workouts, fostering better digital habits and focus.

Highlights
  • Workout to unlock apps
  • App intercept for social media
  • Focus guard for mindful use
  • Progress tracking for exercises
  • Dopamine detox feature
  • Uninstall protection
Features
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Stop doomscrolling and start your dopamine detox. Most app blockers are easy to bypass — Break Scroll makes you earn your screen time through real physical movement. Turn every unlock into a workout. Build discipline, beat screen addiction, and get fit with every rep. -- The Problem -- You open social media for "one minute" — and suddenly an hour is gone. That's the dopamine loop. Traditional screen time limits are too easy to ignore. You need a physical "circuit breaker" to break the spell. -- The Solution -- Break Scroll is the intentional interceptor for your mindless habits. When you try to open a distracting app, we stop you. To get in, you have to complete a short physical task — like 5 push‑ups or 10 squats. You earn screen time. You earn your focus back. You earn a healthier you. -- Key Features -- Workout to Unlock: Sweat before you scroll. Every app unlock costs reps, not coins. App Shield: Block Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, X, and more before the scroll starts. Featuring cute, eye‑catching stickers and thoughtful questions that make you pause before you unlock. 12+ Exercises: Push‑ups, Diamond Push‑ups, Squats, Plank, Jumping Jacks, Walking, High Knees, Bicep Curls, Butt Kicks, Lateral Raises, Knee to Elbow, Toe Touches — and more coming soon! Workouts: Curated sets of exercises to keep you physically engaged and earn bigger screen time rewards. Journey Mode: Turn your fitness into an epic adventure! Explore 5 unique worlds — The Fog, City of Notifications, Mountains of Distraction, Ocean of Endless Scrolling, and Summit of Freedom. Complete levels, defeat mini‑bosses and world bosses, and reclaim your focus one world at a time. Collectible Badges: Earn beautifully designed, RPG‑style graphic badges as you progress. From the Trailblazer badge for your first Journey level to world‑boss conqueror badges, each one is a unique piece of art you'll want to collect. XP & Title Ladder: Every rep, every workout, every Journey node earns you XP. Level up from Scroll Apprentice all the way to Eternal Clarity, unlocking prestigious titles that showcase your dedication. Shield Stickers: Customize your lock screen with fun, adorable stickers that make your shield uniquely yours. Uninstall Protection: Enable this to prevent easy bypassing. You can't quit that easily. Smart Notifications: Gentle reminders to stay mindful of your digital wellbeing. Progress Tracking: Watch your push‑up count climb — not from a workout plan, but from resisting the urge to scroll. Dopamine Detox: Reset your brain's reward system by adding a healthy "cost" to distractions. -- Why It Works -- Science shows that a brief physical "interruption" can break the trance of mindless scrolling. By the time you finish your push‑ups, the impulse to scroll has usually faded. You're not just blocking apps — you're rewiring your brain. -- What Users Are Saying -- "The only app that actually made me move." — Priya K. "I replaced my gym guilt with scroll guilt. Now I'm actually fit." — Jake M. Terms of Use: https://trybreakscroll.web.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://trybreakscroll.web.app/privacy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stop Scrolling4 screens
Break Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Break Scroll at fortnightly against Stop Scrolling's monthly. Break Scroll also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stop Scrolling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Break Scroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Scrolling ships an update monthly, Break Scroll fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stop Scrolling versus Break Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop ScrollingBreak Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDorian LopezALGENE VALDEZ PULIDO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stop Scrolling

Subscriptions2
  • EarlyRise Premium$2.991 Month
  • EarlyRise Premium$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Break Scroll

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Promo$20.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Stop Scrolling free?
Stop Scrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Break Scroll free?
Break Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stop Scrolling or Break Scroll have ads?
Neither Stop Scrolling nor Break Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Scrolling or Break Scroll?
Stop Scrolling ships an update monthly, and Break Scroll fortnightly. Most recently, Stop Scrolling was updated on September 29, 2026 and Break Scroll on October 13, 2026.

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