# Pushscroll vs Arise

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pushscroll at free with in-app purchases against Arise's subscription. Pushscroll also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Arise's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 44%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushscroll sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Arise sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pushscroll against 4.8 for Arise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Pushscroll's written reviews are positive against 53% of Arise's.

Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, Arise fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushscroll | Arise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushscroll-exercise-to-scroll/id6741765734/reviews) | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arise-level-up-workout-game/id6743036247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18K | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **53.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 181 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushscroll GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795448162) | [DIGITAL LIONS APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801715567) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Arise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arise-level-up-workout-game/id6743036247)

This app transforms your fitness journey into a gamified adventure. Answer lifestyle questions to receive a custom workout plan, complete daily quests, and earn rewards to level up your real-life physique and strength.

**Highlights:** Gamified workout generator, AI-powered custom workout plans, Daily quests and rewards, Real-life leveling system, Fitness progress tracking, Lifestyle assessment for plan building

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arise Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Arise Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Arise Yearly @ 1499 | $14.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Arise Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Arise Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Arise Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🔥 Awesome app
- 💡 Unique missions and fun rewards
- 💡 More AI integration and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Failed to log workouts multiple times
- 🐛 Logged missed workouts incorrectly
- 🐛 Quest progress not logging

**Reported bugs**

- Quest progress not logging
- Timer not continuing when phone is turned off

**Requested features**

- Ability to indicate exercise names and number of sets
- Calorie and macro tracking
- In-depth health analysis based on workouts and macros


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushscroll free?

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

### Is Arise free?

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

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

Arise is rated higher. Pushscroll averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Arise averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.

### Do Pushscroll or Arise have ads?

Neither Pushscroll nor Arise shows ads.

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

Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, and Arise fortnightly. Most recently, Pushscroll was updated on October 16, 2026 and Arise on October 16, 2026.

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