Comparison

ScreenBrake vs Offscroll

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

Head to head
About

ScreenBrake

Features
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ScreenBrake makes distracting apps less automatic. Add a short pause before opening selected apps, breathe, check your intention, and choose whether to continue. Use it for social media, video apps, games, shopping, news, bedtime scrolling, morning checking, or any app-opening habit that has become too automatic. Your attention pet makes the pause feel warm instead of harsh. Catch an impulse, delay a scroll, or continue intentionally, and your companion reacts as your habits improve. ScreenBrake is private and user-controlled. It does not read what you see inside other apps, secretly intercept app launches, or promise guaranteed results. It helps you place one clear moment between the impulse and the feed. Brake before the scroll. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Offscroll

Features
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Offscroll helps you break compulsive phone habits by inserting a gentle moment of intention before you open distracting apps. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, you pause, reflect, and choose how you spend your time β€” so your phone works for you, not against you. How it works - Mindful unlock interventions: choose Reason, Affirmation, Breathe, or Pause mode to add a short, intentional step before any blocked app opens. - App & website blocking with custom unlock durations so you can tailor friction without fully giving up access. - Personalized onboarding that measures your scrolling time, highlights what you’re losing, and helps you set a realistic goal. - Dashboard & weekly stats tracking usage, unlock attempts, and trends so you can see progress over time. - Streaks and simple rewards to reinforce consistent, purposeful behavior. Built on Apple Screen Time (Family Controls) for reliable blocking. Private and on-device β€” no data leaves your phone. Requires Screen Time enabled in Settings. Designed for students, knowledge workers, and creatives who want to reclaim focus without quitting their phone. Install Offscroll to turn autopilot into intention. Offscroll Premium β€” Subscription Offscroll Premium is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks unlimited app & website protection, category blocking, repeating focus schedules, and every unlock challenge. Choose a monthly or yearly plan, each with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yD_4L_XJ4CSqtIQZDPKgdk-9yymxGxaZCzPP9RrO4nE/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

ScreenBrake4 screens
Offscroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScreenBrake at 17.0 against Offscroll's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

Both are free to download. ScreenBrake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Offscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenBrake ships an update every 2 weeks, Offscroll every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ScreenBrake versus Offscroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenBrakeOffscroll
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel Sampedro PerezAliaksei Kernazhytski

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScreenBrake

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$16.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Offscroll

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is ScreenBrake free?
ScreenBrake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offscroll free?
Offscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScreenBrake or Offscroll have ads?
Neither ScreenBrake nor Offscroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenBrake or Offscroll?
ScreenBrake ships an update every 2 weeks, and Offscroll every 9 days. Most recently, ScreenBrake was updated on September 18, 2026 and Offscroll on September 18, 2026.

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