Compare
Gloom Scroller vs Apple Screen Time.
Side by side, on the facts.
Apple Screen Time is iOS's built-in feature for app limits, downtime, and content restrictions; Gloom Scroller is a third-party iOS app that gates selected social media apps on a 60-second movement break verified by a camera fingertip pulse check.
Side by side
| Gloom Scroller | Apple Screen Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $1.99/wk · $4.99/mo · $24.99/yr | free for everyone |
| Free tier | 1 blocked app, all exercises, full pulse check, streak tracking | full feature set |
| Core mechanic | 60-second movement interrupt + camera-based fingertip pulse check | OS-level app limits + downtime + content restrictions |
| Platform | iOS only | iOS (built-in) |
| Hardware required | phone (rear camera + flashlight) | phone only |
| Privacy posture | heart-rate data stays on-device; no cloud HR | iOS-native, on-device |
Pricing accurate as of May 2026.
Last updated .