ScrollPal vs Aside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ScrollPal
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Meet ScrollPal β your phone's accountability pet. Tired of doomscrolling? Your cute Fennec lives in the app. Feed it berries. It thrives. Ignore it, and your apps lock down. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps that steal your day β TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, anything. Your Fennec starts at 100% energy each morning. Every minute you scroll those apps, your Fennec's energy drops. When it hits 25%, the apps lock. To unlock them? Do a task. Drink water. Journal. Pushups. Snap a photo of nature. Each task feeds your Fennec β and earns back your scroll time. WHY IT WORKS Other blockers say "stop." ScrollPal trades. A pushup for TikTok. A glass of water for Instagram. A clean room for YouTube. You don't have to delete your apps. You don't have to pretend you'll never scroll. You just have to earn it. YOUR FENNEC, YOUR PARTNER A cute desert fox that grows with your habits. It loses energy when you scroll. It celebrates when you take care of yourself. The harder you ignore it, the more it suffers. (You won't ignore it. Look at it.) FEATURES - Block any iOS app β TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, games, all of it - 10+ feed-your-Fennec tasks: pushups, squats, water, nature photos, journaling, breathing, dance, posing, bed cleaning - Schedule mode: lock apps during work, sleep, or study (no bypass) - Time decay: 1 minute scrolled = 1% Fennec energy lost - Beautiful custom shield screens (no boring Apple defaults) - Energy stats and habit streaks - Personalize your Fennec's name during setup - Works on your device β your data never leaves your phone PRIVATE & SAFE ScrollPal uses Apple's Screen Time API. All monitoring runs entirely on your device. Stop scrolling. Start trading. Subscription required. Privacy: scrollpal.app/privacy Terms: scrollpal.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Aside
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Aside helps you block distracting apps, reduce doomscrolling, and stay focused when it matters most. Whether you are studying, working deeply, sleeping better, or spending less time on social media, Aside gives you a calmer way to take control of your screen time. No login. No judgment. No pressure. Create intentional blocking sessions for social apps, video apps, games, and anything that pulls your attention. Start a focus session, put your phone aside, and let Aside help you stay committed through the moments that usually slip away. Aside is designed to feel simple, warm, and motivating. It is never strict or overwhelming. A small purple companion named Pip keeps you going, and gentle streaks show your consistency building over time, without guilt if you miss a session. KEY BENEFITS - Block distracting apps during focus sessions so you can actually start - Reduce doomscrolling and impulsive checking with simple, real-time limits - Set recurring schedules for the times you need focus most, like mornings or late nights - Build streaks and track your progress without pressure - Take short challenges that help you form better phone habits - See honest insights into your screen time trends so you know what is changing - Stay motivated with Pip, your friendly companion USE ASIDE WHEN YOU WANT TO - Stop wasting time on social media - Focus on work or study - Avoid late-night scrolling - Build a digital detox routine - Create healthier phone habits - Protect your attention during deep work Aside uses Appleβs Screen Time API to help you select and block distracting apps on your device. Your app selections and blocking activity stay private on your iPhone. No account. No cloud tracking. Take a break from distractions. Put them aside. Aside Premium Aside Premium is an auto-renewable subscription with weekly and yearly options. Pricing and duration are shown clearly before purchase in the app. No account is required to use Aside. Purchases are managed through your Apple ID. You can restore your subscription in the app if you reinstall or switch devices. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://asideblocker.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://asideblocker.com/en/help
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ScrollPal at none against Aside's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScrollPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Aside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ScrollPal ships an update every 5 days, Aside every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScrollPal | Aside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deni Yunusov | Kioshi Okamoto |
In-app purchases
ScrollPal
- ScrollPal Weekly$4.997 Days
- Exit Offer$39.991 Year
- ScrollPal Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Aside
- Aside Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Aside Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year







