# Soundscape vs Pushscroll

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Soundscape at 98% against Pushscroll's 44%. Soundscape also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Pushscroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18K vs 5.6K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soundscape sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pushscroll sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soundscape holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 18K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Soundscape's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pushscroll's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soundscape | Pushscroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscape-focus-sleep-sounds/id6480119395/reviews)** | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushscroll-exercise-to-scroll/id6741765734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.7% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Soundscape](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738228438) | [Pushscroll GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795448162) |

## What reviewers say

### Soundscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscape-focus-sleep-sounds/id6480119395)

This app uses science-backed sounds to help you fall asleep faster, focus longer, and reduce screen time. Create custom sound mixes, block distracting apps, and track your progress to build better routines for sleep and productivity.

**Highlights:** Immersive sound library for sleep and focus, App blocking to reduce distractions, Customizable sound mixing, Focus and sleep session tracking, Calm wake-up alarms, Integration with Apple Music and Spotify

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soundscape Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Soundscape Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| soundscape_music | $2.99 | per month |
| Soundscape Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Soundscape Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Soundscape Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Soundscape Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Soundscape Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly supporter | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Supporter | $39.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| One Day Pass | $0.49 | one-time |
| 100_crowns | $1.99 | one-time |
| Soundscape Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Soundscape Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app
- 🚀 Well-designed UI
- 💡 Helpful for focusing and eliminating distractions
- 🎵 Great concentration music and soundscapes
- 👍 Useful features like blocking apps and pomodoro timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Overheating issues after recent update
- 🔋 Battery drain when leaving the screen on during a session
- 🔒 Spotify authorization issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Spotify authorization failed for some users
- App not blocking all apps as expected

**Requested features**

- Add a widget for iOS
- Allow users to stop or start music during a session
- Improve the app blocking feature to block all apps


### Pushscroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushscroll-exercise-to-scroll/id6741765734)

Transform your phone addiction into fitness gains. This app requires you to complete exercises like pushups to earn screen time, helping you reduce usage, build muscle, and improve focus. It uses pose detection to prevent cheating and offers digital wellbeing tools.

**Highlights:** Exercise-based app timer, Unlock screen time with pushups/squats, Pose detection for rep counting, Smart app blocker, Fitness gamification, Digital wellbeing reports, Supportive community features

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pushscroll | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pushscroll (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pushscroll (monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Pushscroll | $8.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pushscroll | $12.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pushscroll Access | $17.99 | per month |
| Pushscroll | $17.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll | $22.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll | $29.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll | $29.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pushscroll | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Cuts down screen time
- 💡 Helpful for content creators
- 🤩 Best app ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with time tracking
- 💰 Paid features required

**Reported bugs**

- Phone locked due to app
- Inconsistent time tracking

**Requested features**

- Add other languages
- Improve UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soundscape free?

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

### Is Pushscroll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soundscape or Pushscroll?

Soundscape is rated higher. Soundscape averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Pushscroll averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do Soundscape or Pushscroll have ads?

Soundscape shows ads; Pushscroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soundscape or Pushscroll?

Soundscape ships an update every 3 days, and Pushscroll every 3 days. Most recently, Soundscape was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pushscroll on October 17, 2026.

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