Pushscroll vs StepTower
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pushscroll
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.
- 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
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Turn your screen time addiction into fitness gains! Pushscroll is the revolutionary app that trades pushups for scrolling time - making you look more attractive while breaking your phone addiction. > The Problem: You're wasting YEARS of your life doomscrolling. Studies show the average person spends 5-6 hours daily on their phone. That's 10+ years of your life mindlessly scrolling TikTok, Instagram, and social media. Time you'll never get back. > The Solution: Exercise unlocks screen time. Pushscroll flips your dopamine addiction on its head. Want to scroll? Do pushups first. One pushup = one minute of app time. It's that simple. You'll build an athletic physique while naturally reducing screen time. > Real Results Our Users Experience: - Lost weight and gained muscle from daily pushups - Reduced screen time by 3-4 hours per day - Better sleep, focus, and mental clarity - Replaced social media addiction with fitness habits - More confidence from looking and feeling better > KEY FEATURES: >> Exercise-Based App Timer - Set time limits on any app - Unlock minutes through push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, diamond push-ups, squat holds, and situps - Can't cheat - we use pose detection to count reps >> Smart App Blocker - Block social media and addictive apps - Screen time control that actually works >> Guided Workouts - Bodyweight, weight training, and recovery / stretching in the Fitness tab - Earn extra app time as you complete them >> Build the Habit - Level up step by step through your Journey - Maintain workout streaks and track your progress - Unlock collectibles and rewards as you go >> Apple Health + Widgets - Earn minutes from your daily steps via Apple Health - Track your streak from your lock screen and home screen >> Digital Wellbeing Tools - Detailed screen time reports - See how much exercise you've earned - Set goals and crush them - Dopamine detox made fun >> Supportive Community - Join thousands glowing up together - Weekly fitness challenges - Share progress and stay motivated > Perfect For: - Anyone struggling with social media addiction - People who procrastinate with their phone - Those wanting to get fit but lacking motivation - Students needing better focus - Professionals seeking productivity - Anyone with ADHD struggling with phone distractions > The Science: Research shows that pairing an unwanted behavior (excessive screen time) with a desired behavior (exercise) is the most effective way to build lasting habits. Pushscroll leverages this psychological principle to transform your relationship with both your phone and your fitness. > Join the Movement: Stop letting social media companies profit from your addiction. Take back control of your time, health, and life. Download Pushscroll today and join our Discord community of people committed to glowing up together. Make the switch. Download Pushscroll now. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A Pushscroll SUBSCRIPTION is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. If you choose a Pushscroll subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple Account after the free trial ends. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From Apple Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. Terms: https://pushscroll.com/terms Privacy: https://pushscroll.com/privacy
StepTower
This app encourages physical activity by locking distracting applications behind a step-based unlocking system. Users place apps on different tower floors, with higher floors requiring more steps to access. Reaching daily step goals frees up all apps for the day.
- Lock distracting apps with steps
- Place apps on tower floors
- Unlock floors with 1,000 steps
- Sync steps with Apple Health
- Daily goal completion
- 15-minute pause breaks
- Home Screen widget
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Turn your steps into a tower. Every floor you reach unlocks the apps you placed there. Spending too much time on your phone? StepTower locks your most distracting apps behind real steps. Place each app on a floor of your tower. The higher the floor, the more steps it takes to unlock. Put casual apps on lower floors and your biggest distractions at the top. Every 1,000 steps unlocks the next floor and the apps on it. What you get: - Lock distracting apps until you walk - Place apps and categories on different tower floors - Unlock each floor with 1,000 steps - Unlock apps as soon as you reach their floor - Complete your daily goal to free everything for the day - Take a 15-minute pause when you need a quick break - Sync steps automatically with Apple Health - Build streaks - Add Home Screen widget for your tower and progress How it works: 1. Choose the apps you want to lock 2. Place them on StepTower floors 3. Walk 1,000 steps to reach the next floor 4. Apps unlock when their floor is reached 5. Reach the top to unlock everything for the rest of the day 6. Need a quick break? Use a 15-minute pause Built for privacy: No account needed. *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Service: https://steptower.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://steptower.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Pushscroll at free with in-app purchases against StepTower's subscription. Pushscroll also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pushscroll sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and StepTower sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pushscroll holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushscroll has 18K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, StepTower every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pushscroll | StepTower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18K ratings) — better | 4.2 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pushscroll GmbH | Andreas Losing |
Customer experience
Pushscroll
StepTower
Bugs and requests
Pushscroll
Reported bugs
2 issues- Phone locked due to app
- Inconsistent time tracking
Requested features
2 requests- Add other languages
- Improve UI
StepTower
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pushscroll
- Pushscroll$3.997 Days
- Pushscroll (monthly)$3.991 Month
- Pushscroll (monthly)$5.991 Month
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- Pushscroll7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Pushscroll (monthly)$9.991 Month
- Pushscroll7 Days trial2 variants$12.991 Year
- Pushscroll Monthly$14.991 Month
- Pushscroll Access$17.991 Month
- Pushscroll7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pushscroll$22.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pushscroll3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly$29.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pushscroll7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly$39.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly$49.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly2 variants$59.991 Year
- Pushscroll$24.99
StepTower
- Pro$4.997 Days
- Pro$19.991 Year
- Pro$24.991 Year
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- Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year









