# Latent vs ScrollWager

Latent and ScrollWager both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Latent's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScrollWager's. Latent also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScrollWager sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Latent asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Latent against 5.0 for ScrollWager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Latent has 393 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Latent's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScrollWager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Latent | ScrollWager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latent-focus-timelapse/id6788947658/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwager-screen-time-lock/id6802352236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **393** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weaive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866482811) | [Maurice Wolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892848552) |

## What reviewers say

### Latent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latent-focus-timelapse/id6788947658)

This app creates short timelapse videos of your work or study sessions, condensing hours into seconds. It helps visualize your effort and build streaks to track your consistency. Connect with friends to motivate each other and share your progress.

**Highlights:** Automatic timelapse recording, Focus timer with Pomodoro support, Camera-off mode, Streak tracking and visualization, Social features for accountability, Shareable video exports

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScrollWager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwager-screen-time-lock/id6802352236)

This app locks your applications, requiring you to earn screen time by completing challenges or physical activities to unlock them. It aims to make app usage a conscious decision rather than an automatic habit. Earned minutes carry over, and a hard daily limit prevents excessive challenges.

**Highlights:** Apps locked around the clock, Unlock one app at a time, Earn minutes by moving, Hard daily challenge limit, Strict Mode for deletion prevention, Streak and milestone tracking, Usage history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollWager Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ScrollWager Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ScrollWager Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| ScrollWager Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Latent free?

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

### Is ScrollWager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Latent or ScrollWager?

ScrollWager is rated higher. Latent averages 4.9 out of 5 from 393 ratings, while ScrollWager averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Latent or ScrollWager have ads?

ScrollWager shows ads; Latent does not.

### Which is updated more often, Latent or ScrollWager?

Latent ships an update every 2 days, and ScrollWager every 2 days. Most recently, Latent was updated on November 13, 2026 and ScrollWager on November 13, 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.*