Comparison

Don't Scroll vs SAYDĀM

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

Head to head
About

Don't Scroll

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Ever gone to bed intending to sleep, only to realize it's 2 a.m. and you're still scrolling? Don't Scroll helps you stop doomscrolling before bed—without relying on willpower alone. Choose the apps that keep you awake. Set a lock schedule, and they'll be blocked automatically when it's time to wind down. Unlike a typical app blocker, Don't Scroll doesn't stop at "no." When you try to open a blocked app, you can take a three-minute pause with calming sounds. Sometimes that small interruption is enough to break the scroll and put the phone down. WHEN WILLPOWER ISN'T ENOUGH Every app blocker has the same weak point: you can turn it off. Late at night, that can be all too easy. Power Lock closes that loophole. Give the unlock code to someone you trust—a partner, friend, or family member. They receive it by email, and from then on, they hold the key—not you. If you force an override, they'll be notified. Scroll less. Sleep more. HOW IT WORKS • Choose the apps that keep you awake • Set your lock schedule • When you reach for a blocked app, take a three-minute pause or call it a night FEATURES • Automatic bedtime app blocking • Calming sleep sounds • Purpose-based locks for delivery apps, work distractions, and more • Nightly reports, patterns, and streaks DON'T SCROLL PLUS • Power Lock—let someone you trust hold the unlock code • Nightly pattern insights—see when you're most likely to reach for blocked apps • Premium sleep sounds—waves, airplane cabin, and pink noise • Streak protection for the occasional off night • Multiple lock schedules and unlimited app selection • PIN-protected settings • Ad-free experience Your selected apps, usage data, and sleep history stay on your device. We can't see which apps you choose. If you enable Power Lock, the email address of the person you choose is sent to our server only to deliver the unlock code and the alerts you enable. Monthly and yearly plans are available. Cancel anytime. —— Don't Scroll Plus is an auto-renewing subscription. 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 your subscription anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jyminter.github.io/privacy-policy

About

SAYDĀM

Features
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When you need to focus, SAYDĀM : FOCUS blocks the distractions for you. Start studying and notifications from other apps — messengers, social media — are silenced. Real focus starts when nothing is buzzing. ■ Weekly timetable Draw your school, academy and self-study schedule on a weekly grid. Long-press to drag blocks around, snapping to 5 minutes. Build sets like Term and Break and switch the whole week at once. ■ Scheduled auto-lock Turn auto-lock on for any block and apps are blocked during those hours automatically — no need to open the app or flip a switch each time. An optional heads-up arrives 5, 10 or 15 minutes before a lock starts. ■ Study-group ranking Create a group and gather friends with an invite code. A weekly leaderboard shows who focused the longest this week. Together lasts longer than alone. ■ Weekly guardian report Register a parent's or mentor's email and a summary of last week's focus time is sent every Monday morning — only with the student's own consent. ■ Detailed stats See your longest focus session and the hours of the day you focus best. Know your rhythm, study smarter. ■ Core features are free The notification-blocking timer and the timetable itself are free. Auto-lock, ranking, guardian reports, detailed stats, and ad-free use come with a weekly subscription. Start today. Focus is a habit.

Screenshots

Don't Scroll4 screens
SAYDĀM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SAYDĀM at none against Don't Scroll's shown. SAYDĀM also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Don't Scroll's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price and in-app purchases 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. Don't Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SAYDĀM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Don't Scroll ships an update every 4 days, SAYDĀM every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Don't Scroll versus SAYDĀM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDon't ScrollSAYDĀM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUMI JUNGDae-hyeon Kweon

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Don't Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Don't Scroll Plus$3.991 Month
  • Don't Scroll Plus$24.991 Year
1 purchases

SAYDĀM

Subscriptions1
  • SAYDĀM FOCUS Subscription$0.997 Days

Questions

Is Don't Scroll free?
Don't Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAYDĀM free?
SAYDĀM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Don't Scroll or SAYDĀM have ads?
Don't Scroll shows ads; SAYDĀM does not.
Which is updated more often, Don't Scroll or SAYDĀM?
Don't Scroll ships an update every 4 days, and SAYDĀM every 11 days. Most recently, Don't Scroll was updated on September 13, 2026 and SAYDĀM on September 9, 2026.

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