Comparison

NthScroll vs QuestGrow

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

Head to head
About

NthScroll

This app helps you manage your short-form video consumption by counting reels watched instead of time spent. Set a daily limit and receive gentle prompts to stay within your budget, with optional bonus reels earned through a spin.

Highlights
  • Counts reels watched, not time
  • Set daily reel budget
  • Gentle breath prompt at zero
  • Optional bonus reel spin
  • Streak tracking for staying under budget
  • Private browsing mode
  • On-device data storage
Features
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You don't need another app telling you you've spent 47 minutes. Nth counts what actually matters: how many reels you've watched. Set a daily budget — say, 60 — and browse like normal. A quiet gauge counts down as you scroll. When you hit zero, Nth doesn't lock you out: it asks you to take one slow breath, and then the choice is yours. Feeling lucky? Spin the wheel for a few bonus reels (small, capped — seasoning, not a loophole). Stay under budget and your streak grows. • One number, not a timer — "87 reels" hits different than "43 minutes" • A breath at zero, not a lockout — friction, not force • Spin to earn a few extras, hard-capped daily • Streaks for days you stay under • Short-form video hidden from your regular feed, so browsing is safe • Everything stays on your device — no accounts, no tracking, no data collected Nth works with the mobile websites of Instagram and YouTube, which you browse under your own account. It is an independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by those services.

About

QuestGrow

Features
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Turn everyday chores, homework, reading, and healthy routines into rewarding quests. QuestGrow combines parent-approved tasks, evolving elemental Guardians, and a Screen Time Bank to help families build better routines with fewer reminders. HOW QUESTGROW WORKS 1. A parent signs in with Apple, chooses a subscription, creates a 4-digit Parent PIN, reviews and confirms the parental consent notice, and creates a Guardian profile. 2. Pair the child’s device using a 6-digit code. No child email is required. 3. The child chooses a Fire, Water, Air, or Earth Guardian. QuestGrow automatically creates eight starter quests. 4. The child completes a real-world task and taps Done. 5. The parent reviews the completed quest. Only parent-approved quests award XP and Screen Time Bank minutes. 6. As progress builds, the Guardian evolves while streaks and Shields encourage consistency. FOR PARENTS • Create, customize, and reorder daily quests • Manage up to 10 active daily quests for each child • Choose a daily earned-minute limit of 30, 60, or 90 minutes • Review waiting quests individually or approve them together • Select Try Again when a task needs more work • Manage up to three Guardian profiles • Pair one active child device with each profile • View quests, streaks, XP, Shields, and earned minutes in one place DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES QuestGrow contains no advertising, open chat, or public social features. Parent controls are protected by a PIN, and child profiles do not require an email address. The Screen Time Bank tracks minutes earned inside QuestGrow. QuestGrow does not automatically block or unlock other apps and does not change Apple’s Screen Time settings. Parents continue to manage device access using Apple’s own controls. SUBSCRIPTION An active subscription is required to use QuestGrow. Monthly and yearly subscription options are available. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm a purchase. If you start an eligible free trial, billing begins after the trial unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://questgrow.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://questgrow.app/terms/ Support: https://questgrow.app/support/

Screenshots

NthScroll4 screens
QuestGrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NthScroll at none against QuestGrow's 2. NthScroll also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. QuestGrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. NthScroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NthScroll versus QuestGrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNthScrollQuestGrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPHOENIX PERKINSRECEP TAYYIP YILDIZ

In-app purchases

None

NthScroll

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuestGrow

Subscriptions2
  • QuestGrow Monthly$7.991 Month
  • QuestGrow Yearly7 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is NthScroll free?
NthScroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuestGrow free?
QuestGrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NthScroll or QuestGrow have ads?
Neither NthScroll nor QuestGrow shows ads.

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