# ScrollPal vs Aside

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollPal | Aside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 184 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deni Yunusov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871845636) | [Kioshi Okamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893838825) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrollPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollpal-screen-time-blocker/id6761689295)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollPal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Exit Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| ScrollPal Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


### Aside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aside-screen-time-blocker/id6776504626)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aside Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Aside Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrollPal free?

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

### Is Aside free?

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

### Do ScrollPal or Aside have ads?

Aside shows ads; ScrollPal does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScrollPal or Aside?

ScrollPal ships an update every 5 days, and Aside every 3 days. Most recently, ScrollPal was updated on October 2, 2026 and Aside on September 29, 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.*