# Scrollar vs Promise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Promise at none against Scrollar's 2. Scrollar's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrollar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Promise asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

Scrollar ships an update every 5 days, Promise every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrollar | Promise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollar-screen-time-control/id6761416368/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promise-screen-time-control/id6772737353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Thao Uyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888789303) | [JAKUB ELIAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772737355) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrollar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollar-screen-time-control/id6761416368)

This app helps you manage your phone usage by setting daily screen time goals and budgets for app groups. It offers gentle nudges and multiple blocking methods to reduce distractions, all while keeping your data private on your device.

**Highlights:** Daily screen time goals, App group budgeting, Limit blocking, Scheduled blocking, CEO Mode focus sessions, Privacy-focused design, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrollar Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Scrollar Premium Yearly | $39.99 | 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 Scrollar free?

Scrollar 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, Scrollar or Promise?

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

### Do Scrollar or Promise have ads?

Neither Scrollar nor Promise shows ads.

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

Scrollar ships an update every 5 days, and Promise every 3 days. Most recently, Scrollar was updated on October 10, 2026 and Promise on September 30, 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.*