# Scrollar vs Idle Curiosity

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Curiosity at none against Scrollar's 5. Idle Curiosity also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrollar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Idle Curiosity asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scrollar ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Curiosity every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrollar | Idle Curiosity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-curiosity/id6794950915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abhi Sitapara](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786960755) | [Adam Siegel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794950917) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrollar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollar-study-to-unlock/id6788906733)

Transform study time into productive screen time. Earn timed access to your favorite apps by completing short learning sessions. Customize what you study and what you unlock, with options to create your own learning materials.

**Highlights:** Study-to-unlock app access, Customizable app/website blocking, Thousands of study questions, Passage-based reading packs, Progress tracking and spaced review, Create custom study packs (Premium)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Idle Curiosity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-curiosity/id6794950915)

Discover twenty surprising and true facts daily across ten diverse categories. This app offers a unique learning experience, presenting information in visually appealing cards and encouraging sharing. It's designed to be an engaging alternative to mindless scrolling.

**Highlights:** Twenty surprising facts daily, Ten diverse categories, Full-screen card interface, Shareable daily receipts, Rare and Legendary fact finds, Pause cards with quotes, Streak tracking and trophy case

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrollar free?

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

### Is Idle Curiosity free?

Idle Curiosity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Scrollar or Idle Curiosity have ads?

Scrollar shows ads; Idle Curiosity does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scrollar or Idle Curiosity?

Scrollar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Curiosity every 3 days. Most recently, Scrollar was updated on October 31, 2026 and Idle Curiosity on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*