Comparison

Pushscroll vs Strut

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

Strut

This app helps you walk more by locking your favorite apps until you reach your daily step goal. It offers customizable accountability levels and integrates with Apple Health to track your progress.

Highlights
  • App blocking based on step goals
  • Customizable daily step targets
  • Integration with Apple Health
  • Three accountability levels (Gentle, Moderate, Strict)
  • Streak building and weekly streak freezes
  • Friend leaderboards and step competitions
Features
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Walk more. Scroll less. It really is that simple. Strut turns your daily step goal into the key that unlocks your favorite apps. Choose the apps you waste the most time on, set your step target, and Strut keeps them locked until you've earned them. No willpower required — just put one foot in front of the other. YOUR STEPS, YOUR RULES Set a daily step goal that works for you. Strut tracks your progress in real time through Apple Health and adjusts throughout the day based on your walking schedule. Hit your goal early? Your apps unlock for the rest of the day. Fall behind? Strut keeps you honest. THREE LEVELS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Not everyone needs the same push. Choose the level that fits your lifestyle: - Gentle: A friendly reminder that you're behind — no blocking, just awareness. - Moderate: Apps are blocked, but you get a few snoozes when you really need access. - Strict: No exceptions. Walk first, scroll later. DESIGNED AROUND YOUR DAY Pick a walking schedule that matches your routine — morning walker, lunch and after-work, evening walker, or steady throughout the day. Set your active hours so blocking only applies when it should. Your phone, your schedule, your terms. STREAKS THAT MATTER Every day you hit your goal counts. Build streaks that keep you coming back. Life happens — use a weekly streak freeze so one off day doesn't break your momentum. WALK WITH FRIENDS Add friends, climb the leaderboard, and challenge each other to step competitions. A little friendly rivalry makes the habit stick. SEE YOUR PROGRESS A beautiful dashboard shows your step ring, hourly breakdown, and real-time pace throughout the day. Swipe over to your activity view for history, trends, and a stark look at what your screen time really costs you. CELEBRATE THE WINS When you hit your goal, you'll know it. Confetti, haptics, and the satisfying feeling of earning back your screen time. It never gets old. Strut is for anyone who knows they should walk more and scroll less but needs a reason to actually do it. No guilt. No lectures. Just a simple trade: steps for screens. Download Strut. Start walking. Earn your apps. — Strut is free to use. Strut Pro unlocks unlimited app blocking, extra weekly streak freezes, all strictness levels, custom walking schedules, active hours, and advanced insights. Free 7-day trial, then $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Friends, leaderboards, and challenges are always free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pushscroll4 screens
Strut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strut at 100% against Pushscroll's 44%. Strut also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Pushscroll's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 17) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Strut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strut 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 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pushscroll's written reviews are positive against 100% of Strut's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, Strut every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pushscroll versus Strut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushscrollStrut
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings)5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPushscroll GmbHSilas Apostol

Customer experience

Pushscroll

All ratings17,756 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1,035 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative46.5%

Strut

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
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

Strut

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
Show 17 more
  • 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
2 purchases

Strut

Subscriptions2
  • Strut Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Strut Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pushscroll free?
Pushscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strut free?
Strut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pushscroll or Strut?
Strut is rated higher. Pushscroll averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Strut averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.
Do Pushscroll or Strut have ads?
Neither Pushscroll nor Strut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pushscroll or Strut?
Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, and Strut every 10 days. Most recently, Pushscroll was updated on October 14, 2026 and Strut on October 7, 2026.

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