Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Scrolio

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

This app inserts a brief puzzle before you open selected apps, creating a moment of intentionality to reduce mindless scrolling. It offers various puzzles and a premium version for ad removal and full puzzle access.

Highlights
  • Puzzle before app access
  • Reduces mindless scrolling
  • Nine calming puzzle types
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Intentional use timer
  • Premium ad-free option
Features
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Pause helps you scroll on purpose. Lowers your screen time. We all reach for the same apps on autopilot. Pause puts a small, calming puzzle between you and those apps, so opening one becomes a choice, not a reflex. HOW IT WORKS • Choose the apps you want to pause. • When you try to open one, Pause asks you to solve a quick puzzle first. • Solve it, and the app unlocks for 15 minutes of intentional use. • When time's up, the pause comes back automatically. That tiny moment of friction is enough to break the autopilot—and remind you why you picked up your phone in the first place. NINE CALMING PUZZLES Word Jumble, Mini Crossword, Sliding Tile, Ball Sort, Connect the Colors, Maze, Sixdoku, and more. Every unlock is a small mental reset instead of a mindless tap. DESIGNED FOR INTENTION, NOT RESTRICTION Pause isn't about locking yourself out—it's about adding just enough space to choose. No guilt, no lectures. Just a gentle pause. PAUSE PREMIUM • Unlock all nine puzzles • Remove ads • Start with a 7-day free trial, then annual or monthly Your privacy comes first. Pause uses Apple's Screen Time technology, and the apps you choose never leave your device. Scroll less by accident. Scroll more on purpose. — SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Pause Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. (7-day free trial for new subscribers) • Annual — $74.99/year • Monthly — $9.99/month 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; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you start a subscription. Privacy Policy URL: Terms of Use URL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scrolio

Features
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Take control of your screen time with Scrolio: Screen Time Control — a simple app blocker and screen time management app designed to help you build healthier phone habits. Set app limits, block distracting apps, and stay focused on what matters. Scrolio helps you understand your app usage and reduce unnecessary screen time with simple, easy-to-use controls. Key Features • App Blocker — Block distracting apps when you need to focus • Screen Time Limits — Set daily limits for selected apps • App Usage Tracking — See how much time you spend on your apps • Focus Time — Reduce distractions during important tasks • Simple Controls — Manage your limits quickly and easily • Usage Reports — Understand your daily phone usage and screen time Whether you want to spend less time on social media, reduce phone distractions, improve focus, or simply understand your digital habits, Scrolio gives you simple tools to take control. Start managing your screen time and make every minute count with Scrolio. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Scrolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrolio at none against Screen Time Control's 2. Scrolio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Scrolio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, Scrolio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Control versus Scrolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlScrolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos VelasquezRavi Sondarva

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Pause Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pause Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$74.991 Year
None

Scrolio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrolio free?
Scrolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time Control or Scrolio have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Scrolio does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Scrolio?
Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, and Scrolio every 2 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and Scrolio on October 4, 2026.

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