# Ransom vs Stop Doomscrolling

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Doomscrolling at 5.0 against Ransom's 4.8. Ransom's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ransom sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Stop Doomscrolling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Doomscrolling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ransom has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ransom ships an update every 5 days, Stop Doomscrolling every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ransom | Stop Doomscrolling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ransom-exercise-screen-time/id6809648558/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-doomscrolling-alba/id6811537679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas Coles](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809648560) | [Davuth Sina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739050630) |

## What reviewers say

### Ransom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ransom-exercise-screen-time/id6809648558)

This app helps you reclaim your time by requiring physical exercise, like push-ups or steps, before you can access distracting apps. Earn minutes for your workouts to unlock your chosen apps, encouraging healthier habits and better focus.

**Highlights:** Exercise for app access, Push-up and squat tracking, Step counting, Customizable app blocking, Timed app unlocks, Progress tracking, Scheduled 'wind-down' rules

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ransom Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Ransom Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Ransom Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Ransom Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Ransom Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Ransom Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Stop Doomscrolling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-doomscrolling-alba/id6811537679)

This app helps you break the habit of excessive morning scrolling. It locks chosen apps until you physically move to a designated spot and take a photo, ensuring you're out of bed before you start your day.

**Highlights:** Locks selected apps each night, Requires photo of a chosen spot to unlock, Alternative: short walk to unlock, Apps unlock automatically at a set time, App and schedule changes possible while locked, Privacy-focused, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ransom free?

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

### Is Stop Doomscrolling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ransom or Stop Doomscrolling?

Stop Doomscrolling is rated higher. Ransom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Stop Doomscrolling averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ransom or Stop Doomscrolling have ads?

Neither Ransom nor Stop Doomscrolling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ransom or Stop Doomscrolling?

Ransom ships an update every 5 days, and Stop Doomscrolling every 9 days. Most recently, Ransom was updated on November 13, 2026 and Stop Doomscrolling 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.*