Comparison

note(ノート) vs ScrollBreak

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

Head to head
About

note(ノート)

A media platform for creators and their supporters. Discover new content, connect with interesting people, and share your passions. Build communities around shared interests and expand your creative network.

Highlights
  • Post your passions and thoughts
  • Read articles from favorite creators
  • Create article collections (magazines)
  • Connect with like-minded individuals via memberships
  • Discover new content and creators
Features
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note(ノート)は、創作をする人、それを応援する人のためのメディアプラットフォームです。 https://note.com/ さまざまな思いを持ったクリエイターが混ざり合って、好きなものを見つけたり、おもしろい人に出会えたりするチャンスが広がっています。 noteでできること ・自分の好きなことや伝えたいことを投稿する ・好きなクリエイターの記事を読む ・記事をまとめたマガジンをつくる ・同じ趣味や思いを持った人と、メンバーシップでつながる いっしょに、創作の輪を広げていきましょう!

About

ScrollBreak

Features
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ScrollBreak puts a mindful pause between you and your social apps. Before the feed opens, you go through a short friction flow — just enough to make it a conscious choice. ◎ The friction flow When you try to open a restricted app (Instagram, TikTok, X, etc.), ScrollBreak intercepts it. You're asked: "Why are you opening this?" Choose from: Boredom / Habit / Check notification / Research / Post Then type the reason to confirm, and wait out a short countdown. If you don't want to go through it — just tap "Actually, skip it" and the urge fades. ◎ Three restriction levels • Weak — 5-second wait / re-shields after 30 min • Normal — 15-second wait / re-shields after 10 min • Strong — 30-second wait / re-shields after 1–3 min Set the right level for each app based on how much you want to resist it. ◎ Game challenge (extension mode) After the countdown, a mini-game appears (number tap, mental math, odd-one-out). The harder the level, the harder the game. ◎ Insights Track your impulse count, avoidance rate, streaks, and the top reason you open each app. See the patterns — then decide if you really needed to scroll. ◎ Pro features • Add unlimited restricted apps (free tier: 1 app) • Remaining-time notifications before the shield re-activates 7-day free trial included with the annual plan. Free to download. Subscription available for Pro features. Terms of Use: https://scrollbreak.techraccoon.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://scrollbreak.techraccoon.net/privacy

Screenshots

note(ノート)4 screens
ScrollBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: note(ノート) at every 2 weeks against ScrollBreak's monthly. ScrollBreak's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. note(ノート) sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and ScrollBreak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

note(ノート) ships an update every 2 weeks, ScrollBreak monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
note(ノート) versus ScrollBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameternote(ノート)ScrollBreak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (204 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings204 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developernote inc. (Tokyo)TechRaccoon

In-app purchases

13 purchases

note(ノート)

One-time13
  • ポイント100$0.99
  • ポイント300$2.99
  • ポイント500$3.99
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  • ポイント700$5.99
  • ポイント1030$8.99
  • ポイント2070$17.99
  • ポイント3140$24.99
  • ポイント5260$39.99
  • ポイント10550$89.99
  • ポイント21100$179.99
  • ポイント31650$299.99
  • ポイント52750$399.99
  • ポイント105500$899.99
2 purchases

ScrollBreak

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premiun Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is note(ノート) free?
note(ノート) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollBreak free?
ScrollBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do note(ノート) or ScrollBreak have ads?
Neither note(ノート) nor ScrollBreak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, note(ノート) or ScrollBreak?
note(ノート) ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScrollBreak monthly. Most recently, note(ノート) was updated on November 1, 2026 and ScrollBreak on October 7, 2026.

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