Comparison

ScrollKarma vs Unscroll AI

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

Head to head
About

ScrollKarma

Features
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ScrollKarma blocks the apps that eat your day until you do one real thing first. Twenty push-ups buy you twenty minutes of TikTok. A walk to the corner buys ten minutes of Instagram. The phone gates itself behind the better version of you. Apple Screen Time shows you "You've used Instagram for 2 hours" and hands you an Ignore button. ScrollKarma does the opposite. The block holds until you finish the action, counted live on your device. ScrollKarma is a subscription app. A ScrollKarma Pro subscription is required to set up app blocking and to use every earn-your-scroll action below. It starts with a 7-day free trial. WAYS TO EARN YOUR SCROLL (included with ScrollKarma Pro) - Push-ups and squats, counted by the camera on your device - A short walk to a spot we drop on the map - More actions on the way: learning sets, a breathing session, a photo of the chore you said you'd do WHY IT WORKS Soft reminders stop working the day you start ignoring them. ScrollKarma adds friction you actually feel, then gets out of your way the moment you have earned your time. WHO IT IS FOR People who already tried Screen Time, Forest, or another habit tracker and want something with teeth. ScrollKarma is a self-control tool you set up for yourself. It is not a parental-control app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Camera frames are processed on your device and never uploaded. We don't sell your data and there are no ad trackers in the app. ScrollKarma Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: $49.99/year after a 7-day free trial, or $9.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and you can manage or cancel it in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://scrollkarma.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://scrollkarma.com/terms

About

Unscroll AI

This app helps you reduce excessive phone usage by linking screen time to physical activity. Block distracting apps and earn back scrolling minutes through exercises or by meeting daily step goals.

Highlights
  • App blocking via Screen Time
  • Camera-based rep counting
  • Apple Health step rewards
  • Daily scroll time balance
  • Streak and progress tracking
  • Optional cross-device sync
Features
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Stop doomscrolling by making screen time something you earn. Unscroll blocks distracting apps, then gives you one minute back for every camera-counted rep—or more time through daily steps. Move, unlock, and scroll on your terms. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Camera-based rep counting happens on your device. Your video is never recorded, stored, or uploaded. HOW IT WORKS • Choose the apps that pull you into endless scrolling • Complete push-ups, squats, jumping jacks, or daily steps • Earn screen time and use it when you choose • Apps lock again when your earned time runs out • Track streaks, movement, blocks, and screen-time trends WHY UNSCROLL • Turn an urge to scroll into movement • Build consistency without relying on willpower alone • Make daily exercise part of your normal phone routine • See the relationship between movement and screen use • Optionally create an account to sync progress across devices Free to download. Premium features are available with a subscription. Support: hello@unscroll.app Privacy: https://www.tryunscroll.app/privacy Terms: https://www.tryunscroll.app/terms

Screenshots

ScrollKarma4 screens
Unscroll AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unscroll AI at none against ScrollKarma's shown. ScrollKarma's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. ScrollKarma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Unscroll AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrollKarma ships an update every 2 days, Unscroll AI every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ScrollKarma versus Unscroll AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollKarmaUnscroll AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr Karpinskyikelvin Celso

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScrollKarma

Subscriptions2
  • ScrollKarma Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ScrollKarma Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Unscroll AI

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ScrollKarma free?
ScrollKarma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unscroll AI free?
Unscroll AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScrollKarma or Unscroll AI have ads?
ScrollKarma shows ads; Unscroll AI does not.
Which is updated more often, ScrollKarma or Unscroll AI?
ScrollKarma ships an update every 2 days, and Unscroll AI every 6 days. Most recently, ScrollKarma was updated on September 30, 2026 and Unscroll AI on September 30, 2026.

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