ScrollLock vs Awhile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScrollLock
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Scroll Lock Sleep Better. Scroll Less. Most people lose 2+ hours every night to scrolling, scroll lock helps you reclaim your time. Late-night scrolling steals your sleep, focus, and energy. Scroll Lock helps you take back your nights by blocking distracting apps during your sleep schedule. Set your bedtime, choose the apps you want blocked, and let Scroll Lock handle the rest. How it works • Choose the apps you want blocked • Set your sleep schedule • Apps lock automatically at bedtime • Everything unlocks in the morning Built for better nights • Block distracting apps during sleep hours • Custom bedtime and wake time schedule • Simple, clean app selection • Emergency unlock when you need it • Track streaks, nights protected, and time reclaimed Whether you want to stop doomscrolling, sleep earlier, or build healthier screen habits, Scroll Lock helps you stay in control. Take back your nights with Scroll Lock. Privacy Policy: https://wawilliams003.github.io/scrolllock/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://wawilliams003.github.io/scrolllock/terms.html
Awhile
This app offers a calmer way to browse Instagram by hiding distracting elements like Reels, Feed, and Stories. It allows users to focus on messages and profiles within a browser view, using Instagram as a tool rather than a time sink. It's designed for creators, those on digital detoxes, and parents seeking a more controlled experience.
- Blocks Reels, Feed, Explore, and Stories
- Hides 'Open in app' prompts
- Focuses on messages and profiles
- Works within an in-app browser
- Supports up to 10 Instagram accounts (Premium)
- Session timer (Premium)
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Use Instagram without handing your attention to Reels. Awhile is a focused Instagram browser that keeps the useful parts within reach and hides the surfaces that trigger endless scrolling. CHOOSE WHAT STAYS . Block Reels and the home Feed . Hide Explore and Stories . Keep DMs, profiles and notifications . Open a chronological Following Only feed . Use Messages Only when you just need to reply BUILT FOR INTENTIONAL CHECK-INS Awhile loads the real Instagram website inside its own browser and applies your filters locally. It does not modify the native Instagram app. A timer, scroll reminders and section-level stats help interrupt doomscrolling without forcing you to delete your account. On iPhone and iPad, optional Screen Time reminders for the native Instagram app are available in Settings > Time & reminders. FREE . Hide Feed, Reels, Explore and Stories . One Instagram account with no daily limit . Grayscale, scroll reminders, PIN controls and daily stats PREMIUM . Messages Only and Following Only . Up to 10 accounts, a session timer and detailed 7-day stats . 2.99 EUR monthly after a 3-day trial, or 9.99 EUR once for Lifetime PRIVACY No ads and no advertising tracking. Instagram content, credentials and login cookies are not sent to ARCKONE. EU-hosted product analytics and crash reporting are off by default and start only if you enable Privacy in Settings. Turning Privacy off stops both. Awhile is an independent app by ARCKONE SRL. Instagram is a trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc. Awhile is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Meta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Awhile at every 5 days against ScrollLock's every 4 months. Awhile also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. ScrollLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Awhile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ScrollLock ships an update every 4 months, Awhile every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScrollLock | Awhile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wayne Williams | ARCKONE |
In-app purchases
ScrollLock
- Scroll Lock Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Scroll Lock Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
Awhile
- Awhile Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Awhile Premium$9.99









