Comparison

Locus vs No Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Locus

Features
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Locus blocks the apps that break your focus β€” for real. Pick a focus mode, choose the apps and websites that distract you, and start. For the whole session they're actually closed. No nagging, no streaks, no detox score β€” just a calm shield between you and the scroll. Locus is built for people who are serious about focus: students and exam-takers who need to study, and professionals who do deep work. If you've ever said "I just want my phone to be quiet while I work," this is for you. WHY LOCUS IS DIFFERENT Most screen-time apps either show a gentle "take a breath" screen you tap past in seconds, or block so loosely you bypass them in one move. Locus removes the decision entirely. Once a session starts, the block is real. FOCUS MODES β€’ Timed session β€” set a duration, block your distracting apps, and focus until time's up. β€’ Pomodoro β€” work and break cycles (25/5 or your own). Apps stay blocked while you work and open on breaks. β€’ Scheduled focus β€” recurring weekly blocks for study hours, work hours, or exam week. Focus turns on automatically. STRICT MODE Make quitting harder. Ending a session early takes a deliberate confirmation step, so a moment of weakness doesn't cost you your focus. CALM, NOT JUDGMENTAL A simple summary shows your total focus time and completed sessions. No guilt-tripping analytics and no gamified badges β€” just quiet feedback that respects your attention. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Locus works offline and needs no account. Your app selection stays on your device. Blocking is built on Apple Screen Time (Family Controls), so it's enforced by iOS itself. Truly focus. Start your first session today. Note: Locus uses Apple's Screen Time permission to block apps and websites. It does not collect or share your usage data. Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://locus-indol.vercel.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://locus-indol.vercel.app/en/privacy

About

No Scroll

Features
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Your time is too valuable to lose to one more scroll. Fella is a simple, powerful app blocker that helps you reduce screen time, block distracting apps, and stay focused when it matters. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Choose the social media, games, entertainment, news, shopping, or other apps that pull you in. No complicated system. Pick what distracts you. Start a block. Get back to your life. MAKE FOCUS AUTOMATIC Create routines for work, studying, mornings, bedtime, reading, exercise, family time, or any part of your day you want protected from distraction. Set your routine once and let Fella create the boundary before the scrolling starts. Fella keeps your selected apps out of reach so you can spend your attention where you meant to. REDUCE SCREEN TIME WITHOUT GIVING UP YOUR PHONE You do not need a dumbphone or another complicated productivity system. Fella helps make distraction harder without removing the apps you still need. Use Fella to: β€’ Block social media while you work or study β€’ Reduce mindless scrolling and doomscrolling β€’ Protect your mornings and bedtime β€’ Stay present with friends and family β€’ Create more time for reading, fitness, sleep, and real life BUILD BETTER PHONE HABITS See your progress, build momentum, and turn focused time into a habit. Instead of only measuring the screen time you lost, see the time you took back. EMERGENCY ACCESS WHEN LIFE HAPPENS Sometimes you genuinely need a blocked app. Fella includes limited emergency access for those moments while keeping the app blocker strong enough to stop casual, impulsive scrolling. The goal is not to make your phone unusable. It is to make distraction a choice instead of a reflex. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Fella is designed to feel calm, clear, and easy to use. Choose what to block, start focusing, and move on with your day. POWERED BY APPLE SCREEN TIME Fella uses Apple’s Screen Time technology to block the apps you choose. You stay in control of what is blocked and when blocking is active. TAKE YOUR TIME BACK Block distracting apps. Reduce screen time. Stay focused. Build better habits. Make your phone work for you instead of against you. Download Fella and get your time back. Some features require a Fella+ subscription Terms of Use (EULA): https://usefella.com/terms

Screenshots

Locus4 screens
No Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: No Scroll at weekly against Locus's monthly. No Scroll also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Locus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and No Scroll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locus ships an update monthly, No Scroll weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Locus versus No Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocusNo Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBAHADIR SOFUOGLUMatas Klemenis

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Locus

Subscriptions2
  • Locus Pro β€” Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Locus Pro β€” Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Locus Pro β€” Lifetime$59.99
4 purchases

No Scroll

Subscriptions4
  • Fella+ Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Fella+$9.991 Month
  • Fella+$34.991 Year
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  • Fella+ Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Locus free?
Locus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is No Scroll free?
No Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locus or No Scroll have ads?
Neither Locus nor No Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locus or No Scroll?
Locus ships an update monthly, and No Scroll weekly. Most recently, Locus was updated on November 5, 2026 and No Scroll on November 5, 2026.

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