Comparison

AppTimeLock vs ScrollGone

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

Head to head
About

AppTimeLock

Features
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The apps that pull you in are designed to. AppTimeLock puts you back in charge of where your time goes. Now available in 8 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Portuguese. A BUDGET, NOT JUST A WALL Give an app a daily limit. Use it, and when the budget runs out it locks for a cooldown โ€” then refills. Or block outright when you'd rather not open the door at all. Block a single app or a whole category in one go. STRICT MODE Most blockers fail at the moment you need them most. Strict Mode adds a waiting period before you can remove or weaken any block โ€” so a moment of weakness can't undo your whole day. SCHEDULES Block apps during work hours, bedtime, or any window you choose, on the days you choose. PRIVATE BY DESIGN AppTimeLock never learns which apps you pick, and nothing about your blocks ever leaves your device. No account, no tracking, no cloud. AppTimeLock Pro unlocks unlimited apps, whole-category blocking, always-on mode, schedules, and Strict Mode. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Terms of Use: https://apptimelock.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://apptimelock.com/privacy

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ScrollGone

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Break the doomscrolling loop. Set app limits and take a breather with cute cat and dog videos. YOUR APPS, YOUR LIMITS โ€ข Choose the apps or categories you want to limit. โ€ข Set your usage time before each break and how long the break lasts. โ€ข When your time is up, your selected apps are blocked. Open ScrollGone to start your video break. โ€ข A new usage cycle begins when the break ends. Change your apps, timing and break companion in Settings. START FREE One cat video and one dog video are included. Use core app limits and video breaks without an account or subscription. Preview your break video during setup, then close the Plus offer to continue free. PICK YOUR BREAK COMPANION Preview videos in the Video Market and choose which companion joins your next break. ScrollGone Plus unlocks every premium break video while your subscription is active. Choose a monthly or annual plan. Eligible new subscribers can try annual Plus free for 7 days. Prefer a one-time purchase? Buy individual premium videos without a subscription. STAY IN CONTROL โ€ข English and Turkish support: start in your device's preferred supported language and switch in Settings. โ€ข Your Screen Time app selections stay on your device. โ€ข Restore eligible purchases in Settings. Need to end a break early? An Emergency Pass is available as a separate, single-use purchase, with a maximum of two uses per day. Passes are not included in Plus. Apple Screen Time permission is required to limit apps. Video breaks play inside ScrollGone. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment is charged to your Apple Account. After the free trial, the annual subscription continues as a paid plan unless canceled. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. The App Store confirms the current price and trial eligibility before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://rbt0.com/scrollgone/privacy ScrollGone Terms of Use: https://rbt0.com/scrollgone/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AppTimeLock4 screens
ScrollGone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScrollGone at every 4 days against AppTimeLock's every 5 weeks. ScrollGone also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. AppTimeLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ScrollGone sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppTimeLock ships an update every 5 weeks, ScrollGone every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
AppTimeLock versus ScrollGone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppTimeLockScrollGone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad Farhan AlmasyhurMustafa AKCANCA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AppTimeLock

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
9 purchases

ScrollGone

Subscriptions2
  • ScrollGone Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ScrollGone Plus Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • Emergency Pass$0.99
  • Cat Screen Guard$0.99
  • Purr Break$0.99
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  • Box Cat$0.99
  • Running Friend$0.99
  • Sleepy Woof$0.99
  • Ball Chase$0.99

Questions

Is AppTimeLock free?
AppTimeLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollGone free?
ScrollGone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppTimeLock or ScrollGone have ads?
Neither AppTimeLock nor ScrollGone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppTimeLock or ScrollGone?
AppTimeLock ships an update every 5 weeks, and ScrollGone every 4 days. Most recently, AppTimeLock was updated on October 9, 2026 and ScrollGone on October 7, 2026.

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