# Break Scroll vs Peel Away

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Break Scroll at 30 against Peel Away's 2. Peel Away's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Break Scroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Peel Away sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Break Scroll against 5.0 for Peel Away. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Break Scroll has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Break Scroll ships an update fortnightly, Peel Away weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break Scroll | Peel Away |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-scroll-stop-doomscroll/id6760535182/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peel-away-quit-masturbation/id6792220908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 60 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ALGENE VALDEZ PULIDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884841684) | [DARKHEART LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750828458) |

## What reviewers say

### Break Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-scroll-stop-doomscroll/id6760535182)

This app transforms screen time into physical activity, requiring users to complete exercises before accessing distracting apps. It helps build discipline, combat screen addiction, and improve fitness by turning every unlock into a workout.

**Highlights:** Workout to unlock apps, Block social media and other distracting apps, 12+ different exercises, Gamified journey mode with worlds and bosses, Collectible badges and XP system, Customizable shield stickers, Uninstall protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Promo | $20.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Peel Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peel-away-quit-masturbation/id6792220908)

This app helps users break compulsive habit loops by identifying triggers and providing tools to interrupt cycles. It offers features like SOS mode for urges, streak tracking, daily check-ins, and recovery stories. It's designed as a lifestyle companion for habit recovery.

**Highlights:** SOS mode for real-time urges, Clean time streak tracking, Daily check-ins and reflections, Shame-free relapse journaling, 90-day challenge, Recovery stories, Safari site blocker

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break Scroll free?

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

### Is Peel Away free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Break Scroll or Peel Away?

Peel Away is rated higher. Break Scroll averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Peel Away averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Break Scroll or Peel Away have ads?

Neither Break Scroll nor Peel Away shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Break Scroll or Peel Away?

Break Scroll ships an update fortnightly, and Peel Away weekly. Most recently, Break Scroll was updated on November 5, 2026 and Peel Away on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*