# LessScroll vs Promise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Promise at none against LessScroll's 2. Promise also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LessScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Promise asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LessScroll against 5.0 for Promise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

LessScroll ships an update every 4 days, Promise every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LessScroll | Promise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessscroll/id6760659658/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promise-screen-time-control/id6772737353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohanan Negash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885572283) | [JAKUB ELIAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772737355) |

## What reviewers say

### LessScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessscroll/id6760659658)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly 50% | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Promise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promise-screen-time-control/id6772737353)

This app helps you reduce screen time and digital distractions with playful app blocking and focus routines. It features a cute companion that keeps you accountable, offering gentle warnings before blocking access to distracting applications.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Reduce screen time, Set app limits, Focus routines, Soft warnings before blocks, Track screen time and usage, Build healthier phone habits

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LessScroll free?

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

### Is Promise free?

Promise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LessScroll or Promise?

LessScroll and Promise are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do LessScroll or Promise have ads?

Neither LessScroll nor Promise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LessScroll or Promise?

LessScroll ships an update every 4 days, and Promise every 3 days. Most recently, LessScroll was updated on October 31, 2026 and Promise 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.*