# Scrollmate vs Scrollmates

The clearest difference is ads: Scrollmates at none against Scrollmate's shown. Scrollmate's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrollmate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Scrollmates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrollmate ships an update every 10 days, Scrollmates monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrollmate | Scrollmates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollmates-screen-time-duo/id6799470496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [smallstack ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706747579) | [INNOV8 VENTURES COMPANY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788622409) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrollmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollmate-screen-control/id6780265549)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### Scrollmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollmates-screen-time-duo/id6799470496)

This app helps you manage screen time by sharing a pool of minutes with a friend. When the shared time runs out, access to blocked apps becomes restricted, encouraging mutual accountability. Features include shared quests and a journal to track usage.

**Highlights:** Shared minute pool, Mutual accountability, App blocking, Breach recording, Hardcore Mode, Shared quests, Usage journal

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bond Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Bond Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrollmate free?

Scrollmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scrollmates free?

Scrollmates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Scrollmate or Scrollmates have ads?

Scrollmate shows ads; Scrollmates does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scrollmate or Scrollmates?

Scrollmate ships an update every 10 days, and Scrollmates monthly. Most recently, Scrollmate was updated on October 11, 2026 and Scrollmates on October 14, 2026.

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