Keep up with friends. Skip the performance.
Post blurry photos and small updates to the people you actually know — no ads, no algorithm, no follower count.
★★★★★
5.0 on the App Store · 14 ratings
Free · No ads, ever
iPhone now. Android coming soon.
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A calm feed for real updates
Chronological feed
Casual posts
Reactions without ranking
Why Unscroll
Social, without the slot machine
Post casually again
Share blurry photos, small updates, weekend trips, and everyday videos without turning life into content.
No ads, no algorithm
Posts appear in order. Nothing is engineered to keep you scrolling.
Friends, not followers
Keep up with people you actually know instead of performing for a public audience.
What people notice
"I had quit Instagram, but felt like I was missing what my friends were up to."
Casey Andringa
"Your friends are the point, not the algorithm."
Roma Sandberg
"I wanted a place where I could post my baby photos without worrying who would see them."
Anonymous
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A calmer way to post and keep up
Founder story
Why Unscroll exists and why Instagram stopped feeling like friends.
Casual photo sharing
A place for everyday posts that do not need to be polished.
Keep up with friends
See recent updates from your people in one calm feed.
Instagram alternative
Private, chronological, and built without follower-count pressure.
Family photo sharing
Share family photos and videos privately with people you choose.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Unscroll free?
Yes. Unscroll is free to download and use. An optional subscription helps cover server costs and keeps the app independent and ad-free.
Is Unscroll private?
Yes. Unscroll is a private space to post casually with the friends and family you choose. There are no public feeds and we never sell your data.
Does Unscroll have ads or an algorithm?
No. There is no engagement algorithm and no advertising. You see your friends’ posts in order — nothing is ranked to keep you scrolling.
What platforms does Unscroll support?
Unscroll is available for iPhone on the App Store, with an Android app coming soon to the Google Play Store.
How is Unscroll different from Instagram or TikTok?
Unscroll removes the infinite feed, public scoreboard energy, and engagement metrics designed to keep you hooked. It is built to help you keep up with friends, then put your phone down.
Ready to unscroll?
Free to download. Bring your friends and start sharing real life.