Comparison

Derot vs Stop Doomscrolling

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

Head to head
About

Derot

Features
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You pick up your phone for "just a second" — and 45 minutes disappear. Derot helps you stop. One focus session at a time. HOW IT WORKS Start a timed focus session. Lock distractions out. When you finish, you earn coins and extend your streak. Fail, and you lose your progress. It's that simple — and that effective. BUILT AROUND YOUR GOALS Tell Derot how much time you want to take back. Whether you want to read more, sleep better, exercise, or just feel present — Derot tracks your progress toward what actually matters to you. GAMIFIED TO KEEP YOU GOING • Earn coins for every completed session • Build daily streaks to stay consistent • Level up as your focus discipline grows • See your stats and history at a glance HONEST & PRIVATE Your session data stays on your device. We don't sell your data. We don't track you. Derot works for you — not for an algorithm. PRO FEATURES Unlock unlimited session lengths, detailed stats, and advanced insights with Derot Pro. Subscription options: • Weekly plan with free trial • Annual plan with free trial — best value Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: [https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-derot] Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stop Doomscrolling

This app helps you reclaim your time by setting boundaries for distracting applications. It offers proactive blocking based on usage time, app opens, or fixed schedules, alongside screen time tracking and motivational challenges to reduce digital noise.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Track screen time usage
  • Set daily usage limits
  • Limit app opens
  • Schedule focus time
  • Digital detox challenges
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Fight Brainrot. Reclaim Your Life. You pick up your phone for "just one second" - and 45 minutes vanish. Modern life keeps your brain in a constant loop of scrolling, notifications, and noise. Derot gives you a calm space, clear boundaries for distracting apps, and a chance to breathe again. Take control with proactive app blocking based on usage time, app opens, or fixed hours. WHAT YOU GET: - Block Distractions: Block selected apps such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and games, where supported by your device - Track Screen Time: See where your time goes with easy-to-read usage analytics - Set Daily Limits: Choose your usage-time limits, get gentle reminders, and stay on track - Limit App Opens: Set a limit on how many times you open an app, not how often you unlock your phone - Schedule Focus Time: Block apps during fixed time windows you choose - Brain Health Score: Get an overview of your phone habits with a score for motivation, not a clinical assessment - 7-Day Digital Detox: Build streaks, earn rewards, and stay engaged with daily challenges - Progress Tracking: See your improvement day by day, week by week - Supportive Habits: Add meaningful activities alongside app blocking to spend less time scrolling WHY DEROT? Screen time data is a start. Derot helps you turn awareness into action by combining app blocking, usage tracking, and daily challenges. Set rules around usage time, app opens, or scheduled hours to reduce distractions and feel more present. Habits and rewards provide extra motivation; completing habits is not a requirement for unlocking apps or gaining more screen time. REAL RESULTS: - Users reduce screen time by an average of 2+ hours daily - 94% of users feel less distracted after one week - Build lasting habits with daily streaks and challenges PRIVATE & SECURE: - No account required - Much of your data, including habit logs and app blocking selections, is stored locally on your device - We do not sell your personal data - Usage, device, purchase, and diagnostic data may be processed as described in our Privacy Policy Stop scrolling. Start living. Download Derot and take back control of your time today. Website: https://getderot.com Terms of Service: https://getderot.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getderot.com/policy

Screenshots

Derot4 screens
Stop Doomscrolling4 screens

Verdict

The call

Derot and Stop Doomscrolling are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Derot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Stop Doomscrolling sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Derot versus Stop Doomscrolling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDerotStop Doomscrolling
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArif Ullah KhanAnh Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Derot

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
5 purchases

Stop Doomscrolling

Subscriptions4
  • Derot Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Derot Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Derot Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Derot Annual Subscription1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Derot Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Derot free?
Derot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stop Doomscrolling free?
Stop Doomscrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Derot or Stop Doomscrolling have ads?
Neither Derot nor Stop Doomscrolling shows ads.

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