# Scrollmates vs ScrollTide

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScrollTide at every 2 days against Scrollmates's monthly. Scrollmates's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrollmates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ScrollTide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrollmates ships an update monthly, ScrollTide every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrollmates | ScrollTide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollmates-screen-time-duo/id6799470496/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INNOV8 VENTURES COMPANY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788622409) | [Adrian Neithert](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816743177) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrollmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollmates-screen-time-duo/id6799470496)

This app helps you manage screen time by sharing a pool of minutes with a friend. When the shared time runs out, access to blocked apps becomes restricted, encouraging mutual accountability. Features include shared quests and a journal to track usage.

**Highlights:** Shared minute pool, Mutual accountability, App blocking, Breach recording, Hardcore Mode, Shared quests, Usage journal

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bond Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Bond Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### ScrollTide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolltide-shared-screen-time/id6816743175)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollTide Pro – Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ScrollTide Pro – Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ScrollTide Pro – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrollmates free?

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

### Is ScrollTide free?

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

### Do Scrollmates or ScrollTide have ads?

Neither Scrollmates nor ScrollTide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrollmates or ScrollTide?

Scrollmates ships an update monthly, and ScrollTide every 2 days. Most recently, Scrollmates was updated on November 6, 2026 and ScrollTide on November 6, 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.*