Comparison

EarnScroll vs Luma

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

Head to head
About

EarnScroll

Features
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You scroll for hours. You know it. You hate it. You've tried screen time limits, app blockers β€” nothing sticks. Because restriction alone doesn't work. You need something to earn. EarnScroll makes you earn every minute of scroll. Complete real tasks β€” workout, read, meditate, journal β€” and earn screen time to unlock your apps. No tasks done? No scroll. This is not another app blocker. This is a forge. A discipline system for people done with brain rot and ready to take control. β—† EARN YOUR SCREEN TIME Other apps just block. EarnScroll makes you earn it. Pick daily tasks during onboarding. Each task earns you minutes that stack on a free daily allowance. When you want to scroll, slide to unlock β€” iOS monitors usage and re-locks when your budget runs out. You don't lose your phone. You earn the right to scroll. β—† DOOM SCROLL BLOCK β€” THE FORGE WAY Every app blocker looks the same β€” clean, minimal, forgettable. EarnScroll is different. Dark medieval forge aesthetic. Crossed swords. Rank badges. Hammer strikes. This is a scroll block forged in discipline. When your app looks like a forge, you feel like a warrior β€” not a patient. You're not restricted. You're tested. β—† BRAIN ROT STOPS HERE Brain rot is real. Hours of mindless scrolling, doom scrolling through reels and feeds β€” it rewires your attention. EarnScroll is the brainrot antidote. Every time you want to scroll, you face a choice: earn it or don't. You start doing more and scrolling less. Not because the app blocked you, but because you earned something better. β—† 12 RANKS OF DISCIPLINE Be present every day and level up through 12 ranks: Scroller β†’ Starter β†’ Committed β†’ Focused β†’ Disciplined β†’ Consistent β†’ Driven β†’ Relentless β†’ Elite β†’ Master β†’ Legend β†’ Ascended Each rank unlocks earn multipliers and higher stakes. Miss a day? You lose streak days. Ascended loses 14 days per miss. No participation trophies. You earn your rank or you fall. Rank-up celebrations with stoic quotes. Shareable achievement cards. Your discipline war record. β—† REAL TASKS, NOT CHECKBOXES β€’ Water β€” animated glass filling counter β€’ Meditation β€” countdown timer with rain, forest, singing bowls β€’ Journal β€” built-in editor, 200-char minimum, browsable history β€’ Workout β€” session timer with auto-logged stats β€’ Reading β€” book search, page tracking, session logging β€’ Steps β€” HealthKit sync, auto-completes at your goal Each task earns scroll time through real effort. β—† AI GOAL GENERATION Describe your goal in plain text. AI generates 4-6 daily tasks with earn rates. "Get fit," "be more present," "limit screen time to one hour" β€” the AI builds your forge plan. β—† LIMIT SCREEN TIME WITH CONSEQUENCES Set a daily allowance β€” 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Beyond that, earn every minute. Time runs out, apps lock. No snooze button. The scroll block is real. Dynamic Island shows remaining time. Lock Screen widget tracks your balance. β—† STREAK SYSTEM One freeze token per month. That's it. Miss a day and your streak takes a hit. This isn't a digital wellbeing nudge β€” this is discipline with consequences. β—† WHO THIS IS FOR You watch discipline content on Instagram... while doom scrolling for three hours. You don't need another app blocker or screen time limit you'll ignore. You need to earn your scroll. Tried everything β€” deleting apps, app blockers, digital detox? EarnScroll doesn't just block. It makes you earn. Earning changes behavior. β—† FREE VS PRO Free: 10 tasks, 1 project, 1 shielded app. Pro: Unlimited everything. AI tasks. Book tracking. HealthKit. Full forge. Stop the doom scroll. Block the brain rot. Earn your screen time. Be present. The forge awaits. By subscribing, you agree to the Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Luma

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Do real life before you scroll. Tired of losing 4+ hours every day to doomscrolling? Willpower alone is no match for social media algorithms. Luma flips the script: screen time is no longer a defaultβ€”it’s a reward you earn through real-life action. Protect your focus on a schedule With Scheduled Blocks in Luma Plus, choose the apps, days, and start and end times for your focus routine. Create a daily plan, repeat it on selected weekdays, or choose a specific date. Luma automatically blocks your selected apps during that window. Make separate plans for study, work, or winding down. Edit the hours, pause a plan when you need to, and optionally receive notifications when a scheduled block starts and ends. Requires Screen Time access. How Luma works: 1. Choose Distracting Apps: Pick the social, video, and gaming apps you want to protect. 2. Complete Real-Life Quests: Do push-ups, stretch, read, study, or finish a focus session. 3. Earn Screen Time Credits: Your camera or timer verifies your effort and awards time credits. 4. Unlock & Enjoy: Spend your earned minutes guilt-free. When time runs out, Luma locks them automatically. What makes Luma different: β€’ Camera and Pose Tracking: Real-time tracking counts your push-ups and guides your stretching sessions. No cheatingβ€”earn your screen time through real movement! β€’ Interactive Daily Quests: Express gratitude in a 3-point journal, take a 3-minute rhythm dance break, or take a photo touching grass outside. β€’ Focus Timer & Pomodoro: Need deep work or study time? Start a focus block and stack minutes for later. β€’ 1-Minute Unlock Warning: Never get cut off mid-scroll without notice. β€’ Streak Freeze & Star Quests: Build daily momentum without fear of losing your streak on busy days. Block distractions, not your life: β€’ Native Screen Time Integration: Built strictly on Apple’s Screen Time controls. β€’ 100% Private: Luma never reads your messages, browsing history, or personal data. Everything stays on your device. β€’ Friction That Works: Break impulsive phone pickups with intentional pause and physical action. Built for: β€’ Students aiming to study before opening social media β€’ Professionals looking to eliminate workday distractions β€’ Anyone struggling with doomscrolling, attention, or phone habits β€’ People who want to replace passive screen time with real-world habits Your phone does not have to be the enemy. Do real life. Earn your scroll. Luma Plus: Luma Plus unlocks full access through flexible auto-renewable subscriptions. Pricing may vary by territory and is clearly displayed before confirmation. Eligible plans may feature free trials or introductory offers as detailed on the paywall. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing cycle. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://luma-yasinertekin.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://luma-yasinertekin.web.app/terms

Screenshots

EarnScroll4 screens
Luma4 screens

Verdict

The call

EarnScroll and Luma are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. EarnScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Luma sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarnScroll ships an update every 4 days, Luma every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EarnScroll versus Luma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarnScrollLuma
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB126 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMehdi DimachkYASIN ERTEKIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EarnScroll

Subscriptions2
  • EarnScroll Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • EarnScroll Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.901 Year
4 purchases

Luma

Subscriptions4
  • Luma Plus Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Luma Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Luma Plus Annual Offer7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Luma Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is EarnScroll free?
EarnScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luma free?
Luma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EarnScroll or Luma have ads?
Neither EarnScroll nor Luma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EarnScroll or Luma?
EarnScroll ships an update every 4 days, and Luma every 6 days. Most recently, EarnScroll was updated on October 1, 2026 and Luma on September 30, 2026.

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