Pushscroll vs Kro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pushscroll
This app transforms screen time addiction into fitness gains by requiring users to complete exercises like pushups to earn scrolling minutes. It helps users reduce phone usage, build muscle, and improve focus through a gamified approach to fitness and digital wellbeing.
- Exercise-based app timer
- Unlock screen time with pushups, squats, and more
- Pose detection for accurate rep counting
- Smart app blocker for addictive apps
- Guided bodyweight and weight training workouts
- Apple Health integration for step-based rewards
- Detailed screen time reports and goal setting
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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
Kro
This app blocks distracting applications, requiring users to perform live camera-counted push-ups or squats to regain access. Earn back your screen time by getting stronger, or decide the distraction isn't worth the effort.
- App blocking with exercise requirement
- Live camera rep counting
- Push-ups and squats supported
- Hardcore mode for daily earning
- On-device privacy for rep counting
- Earned screen time
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You can't press ignore on a push-up... or a squat. Kro blocks your most distracting apps. The only way back in: reps, counted live by your camera. No reps, no scroll. Every blocker has a back door: a "15 more minutes" button, a settings toggle, an honor-system check-in. You found it by day three. Kro's only back door is on the floor. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the apps that eat your nights and set a daily budget • Spend it, then Kro asks for reps before letting you back in • Your camera counts the reps on-device: push-ups, squats, plank, squat hold, sit-ups or jumping jacks. Half reps don't count. • Finish the set, earn your minutes. Out of time? Back to the floor. HARDCORE MODE Every day starts at 0 minutes. Nothing is free. Every scroll is earned. DUELS Challenge a friend to 30 seconds of reps. Send the link to your group chat and see who actually shows up. WATCH YOUR BODY CHANGE Every muscle you train turns green. Skip a week and it slips. WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGES The "just 5 minutes" that ends at 2 a.m. now costs a set of push-ups. Half the time you'll decide the scroll isn't worth it, that's the point. The other half, you're getting stronger by accident. You don't need more willpower. You need a door that only opens for reps. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Reps are counted on your device. Video only leaves your phone if you choose to send a duel clip to your friends. Kro is free to download. A subscription is required to block apps and earn screen time. Terms: https://kro-legal.netlify.app/terms.html Privacy: https://kro-legal.netlify.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
Pushscroll and Kro both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Kro's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pushscroll's. Pushscroll's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Kro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Kro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushscroll has 18K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Pushscroll's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kro's.
Pushscroll ships an update every 2 days, Kro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pushscroll | Kro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18K ratings) | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #204 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pushscroll GmbH | Mihail Dzhurkov |
Customer experience
Pushscroll
Kro
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
Kro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pushscroll
- Pushscroll Monthly$14.991 Month
- Pushscroll Access$17.991 Month
- Pushscroll$22.991 Year
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- Pushscroll Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pushscroll3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly$29.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly$39.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly$49.991 Year
- Pushscroll Yearly$59.991 Year
Kro
- Kro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Kro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Kro Monthly$14.991 Month
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- Kro Annual Offer Direct$39.991 Year
- Kro Annual Offer3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Kro Annual Offer Direct$59.991 Year
- Kro Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Kro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year









