Comparison

Scrollwall vs Science Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Scrollwall

This app connects you with a live community of people focusing on tasks like studying or working out. Block distractions and earn rewards for real-life achievements, turning solo habits into a shared experience.

Highlights
  • Live community feed of users focusing
  • Block distracting apps during sessions
  • Earn coins for focus and real-life boosts
  • Daily streaks and challenges
  • Two session modes: Chill and Lock-In
Features
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Your phone is designed to be hard to put down. Scrollwall puts a price on it. Pick the apps that take your time. Scrollwall blocks them. To open one, you spend focus coins — and the only way to get coins is to do something real first. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your distracting apps. TikTok, Instagram, whatever yours are. 2. Earn coins by focusing. Start a session for studying, reading, training, cooking, drawing — anything you actually want to spend time on. The clock runs, the coins add up. 3. Spend coins to unlock. Trade what you earned for minutes on the apps you blocked. When the time is up, the wall goes back up. That's the whole idea. Scrolling stops being free and starts being something you chose. YOUR PLAN There are no difficulty levels. You have two numbers of your own: how long you scroll, and how long you focus. They start near where your week actually is and step towards your goal one week at a time, rather than asking for all of it on day one. The Plan tab shows the week you are on, how each number has moved over the last 3, 7, 14 and 30 days, and lets you change either one whenever you want. WHAT YOU GET · A real block, built on Apple's Screen Time, that holds even when you are determined · Focus sessions with a timer, from one minute to open-ended · A balance you can see at a glance, and a card that shows it · Coins that reset each morning, so the plan they pay for stays a daily one · A sleep friction window, where unlocking costs double, so late nights cost more than afternoons · Streaks for the days you show up · Live Activities, so a running session is on your lock screen and not forgotten WHO IT IS FOR People who have tried willpower and found it is not enough. Students who need to study. Anyone who has looked up from their phone and not known where the evening went. SCROLLWALL PREMIUM Scrollwall is a subscription. A free trial is available when you start, and after it ends, earning coins, logging what you did and unlocking your apps all need an active subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Scrollwall uses Apple's Screen Time API to block the apps you choose. It never sees what you do in them. — Terms of Use: https://cortemaderaapps.com/scrollwall/terms Privacy Policy: https://cortemaderaapps.com/scrollwall/privacy

About

Science Explorer

Features
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Science Explorer - the smart way to master science! Built for the curriculum, Science Explorer covers Year 7 through Year 10 with 8 topics, 118 levels, and 1,950+ real science questions. YEAR 7-8 TOPICS (10 levels each): - Chemistry — Atoms, elements, reactions & the periodic table (220+ questions) - Biology — Cells, body systems, ecosystems & genetics (200+ questions) - Physics — Forces, energy, electricity & motion (200+ questions) - Earth Science — Rocks, plate tectonics, weather & space (200+ questions) - Scientific Method — Experiments, variables, data & lab safety (200+ questions) YEAR 9-10 TOPICS (20 levels each): - Chemistry II — Bonding, moles, stoichiometry & organic chemistry (250+ questions) - Biology II — DNA, evolution, human physiology & disease (250+ questions) - Physics II — Waves, electromagnetism, nuclear & quantum (250+ questions) - New Space & Universe topic — 80 questions across 8 levels LEARN FROM EVERY MISTAKE: Every question includes a detailed explanation. Correct answers auto-advance so you keep your flow. Wrong answers show the solution — tap to review, then move on. SMART PLACEMENT TEST: A quick placement quiz on first launch determines your starting level automatically. GAMIFIED LEARNING: - Earn 1-3 stars on every level - Build answer streaks for bonus XP - Level up and unlock 30 achievements - Compete on the global leaderboard - Complete the daily challenge for extra rewards 1,950+ QUESTIONS across 110 levels — every quiz draws from a large pool so it's different every time. All aligned to the Curriculum. Created by A Star Learner — helping students achieve their best.

Screenshots

Scrollwall4 screens
Science Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Science Explorer at none against Scrollwall's 8. Science Explorer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Scrollwall's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price and ads 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. Scrollwall sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Science Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrollwall ships an update every 2 days, Science Explorer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scrollwall versus Science Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollwallScience Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (148 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings148 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorte Madera AppsDung Ba Nguyen

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Scrollwall

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Annual (Special Offer)3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99
None

Science Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrollwall free?
Scrollwall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Science Explorer free?
Science Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scrollwall or Science Explorer have ads?
Neither Scrollwall nor Science Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrollwall or Science Explorer?
Scrollwall ships an update every 2 days, and Science Explorer every 9 days. Most recently, Scrollwall was updated on October 24, 2026 and Science Explorer on October 18, 2026.

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