Comparison

Pushscroll vs Kro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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: push-ups or squats, 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 push-ups or squats, on-device. 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. 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. No video ever leaves your phone. Kro is free to try. After the trial, a subscription is required to keep blocking apps and earning screen time. Terms: https://kro-legal.netlify.app/terms.html Privacy: https://kro-legal.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pushscroll4 screens
Kro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pushscroll at free with in-app purchases against Kro's subscription. Pushscroll also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18K vs 6). Kro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pushscroll sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Kro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushscroll has 18K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, Kro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pushscroll versus Kro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushscrollKro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB45 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPushscroll GmbHMihail Dzhurkov

Customer experience

Pushscroll

All ratings17,773 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1,040 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative46.3%

Kro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

21 purchases

Pushscroll

Subscriptions20
  • 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
One-time1
  • Pushscroll$24.99
3 purchases

Kro

Subscriptions3
  • Kro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Kro Annual Offer3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Kro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Pushscroll free?
Pushscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kro free?
Kro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pushscroll or Kro?
Kro is rated higher. Pushscroll averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Kro averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Pushscroll or Kro have ads?
Kro shows ads; Pushscroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Pushscroll or Kro?
Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, and Kro every 10 days. Most recently, Pushscroll was updated on October 17, 2026 and Kro on October 7, 2026.

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