Comparison

Don't Scroll vs App

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

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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

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App

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AppLimit helps you manage your own app habits, one app at a time. Add the apps you want to manage and set a separate daily limit for each one. AppLimit can notify you when you reach a limit, and you can optionally block an app when you need a stronger boundary. Key features: - Choose apps with Apple's system picker - Set a separate daily limit for each app - Turn limit notifications on or off for each app - Enable optional blocking when you need it - Add five more minutes up to three times per day - Reset usage limits automatically at midnight Privacy: - No account or AppLimit server - Screen Time usage is processed on your device by iOS - Screen Time selections stay on your device and are never sent to the ad SDK - Google Mobile Ads SDK is used to show a banner ad at the bottom of the app AppLimit is designed for personal self-management, not parental control. You grant your own Screen Time access and can revoke it at any time.

Screenshots

Don't Scroll4 screens
App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App at none against Don't Scroll's 2. App also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Don't Scroll versus App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDon't ScrollApp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUMI JUNGHYEMIN YANG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Don't Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Don't Scroll Plus7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Don't Scroll Plus7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Don't Scroll free?
Don't Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App free?
App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Don't Scroll or App have ads?
Both Don't Scroll and App show ads.

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