Comparison

App Blocker vs Scroll Tax

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

Head to head
About

App Blocker

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App Blocker: Lockscreen helps you stop opening distracting apps on autopilot. Pick the apps or websites you want to block, choose a small task, and start a lock. Your task gate keeps the selected distractions blocked until the timer is finished and you mark the task complete. Use it for work, study, bedtime, morning routines, or any moment when one tap turns into twenty minutes. Main features: - Block selected apps and websites with Apple's Screen Time permission - Choose common unlock tasks like clear desk, drink water, write one sentence, breathe, or open homework - Add custom tasks and custom timers - Pick gentle, timed, or stricter lock styles - Use quick lock templates for work, study, sleep, and emergency moments - Track private stats like completed locks, tasks, and protected minutes - Restore purchases and manage subscription status from Settings The app is ADHD-aware but not medical treatment. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure ADHD or any health condition. It is a practical productivity tool for creating friction before distracting apps. Privacy: the app is designed to keep lock rules, task choices, and stats on device. It does not read messages, passwords, or content inside the apps you block. Terms of use: https://smartaitomation.github.io/appblockerlockscreen/terms.html

About

Scroll Tax

Features
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The Scroll Tax turns your screen time into a currency. Read curated book summaries and big ideas to earn minutes, then spend them to unlock the apps that usually eat your day. HOW IT WORKS 1. Block your distractions. Pick the apps that steal your attention and The Scroll Tax blocks them using Apple's Screen Time. 2. Read to earn. Every minute of focused reading adds unlock time to your wallet. 3. Spend to scroll. Use earned minutes to open your blocked apps. When the time runs out, they lock again. 4. Stay on schedule. Create blocking schedules for work sessions, mornings, or the whole day. FEATURES - Curated non-fiction summaries and key ideas you can finish in minutes - App blocking powered by Apple's Screen Time (FamilyControls) - A time wallet: reading earns minutes, scrolling spends them - Flexible schedules for deep work and quiet mornings - Stats: time saved, reading streaks, and a leaderboard - Dark, distraction-free design PREMIUM The Scroll Tax Premium unlocks unlimited reading and app blocking. Choose a weekly, monthly, or yearly auto-renewable subscription. New subscribers get the first week free. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://scrolltax.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://scrolltax.ai/privacy SUBSCRIPTION Scroll Tax Premium unlocks unlimited earning and the full library: Weekly $6.99 / Monthly $12.99 / Yearly $39.99. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://scrolltax.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://scrolltax.ai/privacy

Screenshots

App Blocker4 screens
Scroll Tax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scroll Tax at fortnightly against App Blocker's every 2 months. Scroll Tax also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Scroll Tax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Blocker ships an update every 2 months, Scroll Tax fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
App Blocker versus Scroll Tax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp BlockerScroll Tax
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Automation SRLAleksandrs Mihailovs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Scroll Tax

Subscriptions3
  • Scroll Tax Premium Week7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Scroll Tax Premium Month7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Scroll Tax Premium Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scroll Tax free?
Scroll Tax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Blocker or Scroll Tax have ads?
Neither App Blocker nor Scroll Tax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Blocker or Scroll Tax?
App Blocker ships an update every 2 months, and Scroll Tax fortnightly. Most recently, App Blocker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Scroll Tax on October 31, 2026.

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