# Pushscroll vs Lock In

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pushscroll at free with in-app purchases against Lock In's subscription. Pushscroll also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushscroll sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lock In sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Lock In. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Pushscroll's written reviews are positive against 46% of Lock In's.

Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, Lock In every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushscroll | Lock In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushscroll-exercise-to-scroll/id6741765734/reviews) | [4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-reset-your-life/id6746586837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **46.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 203 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushscroll GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795448162) | [Omega Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817519123) |

## 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 (19)**

| 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 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 | $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


### Lock In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-reset-your-life/id6746586837)

This app helps you build discipline and achieve your goals by tracking habits, earning experience points, and leveling up your overall rating. It offers tools for consistency, focus, and personal growth, including mindfulness exercises and an AI coach.

**Highlights:** Create and track daily habits, Build and complete personal goals, Earn XP and level up your OVR, Custom tags for organization, Streaks, stats, and habit heatmaps, Mindfulness tools and AI coach

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Influencer | $0.99 | per month |
| Lock In Pro Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Lock In Pro Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock In Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Lock In Pro Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $17.99 | per month |
| Lock In Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Lock In Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
- 🚀 Helps turn life in a positive direction
- 💡 Useful features like journaling, breathing exercises, affirmations, and quotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Lack of free trial or way to explore the app before paying
- 💰 Perceived as a waste of money for a basic habit tracker
- 🐛 Crashes and issues with functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- More advanced features beyond just habit tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushscroll free?

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

### Is Lock In free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pushscroll or Lock In?

Pushscroll and Lock In are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18K and 27K ratings respectively.

### Do Pushscroll or Lock In have ads?

Neither Pushscroll nor Lock In shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushscroll or Lock In?

Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, and Lock In every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pushscroll was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lock In on September 26, 2026.

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