Comparison

Pushscroll vs Betterself

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

Betterself

This app consolidates multiple self-improvement disciplines into one platform. It offers personalized AI-driven workouts, quick nutrition logging, an AI coach for guidance, and features to track daily habits and reflections. Connect with friends for challenges and motivation.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized workouts
  • Photo-based nutrition logging
  • AI coach for guidance
  • Friend challenges and leaderboards
  • Daily habit tracking
  • Breathwork exercises
  • Daily reflection journaling
Features
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Become who you said you'd be. Betterself is the self-improvement app for people done talking about it. One app. Five disciplines. Zero excuses. Train. Fuel. Lock in. Think. Reflect. ———————————————————— • Personalized workouts — AI plans built around your level, your week, and the gear you actually have. Pull day, push day, calisthenics, sport-specific — adaptive every session. • Photo macros — snap your plate, get every gram. Or text your coach what you ate. Nutrition logged in seconds, not spreadsheets. • Your AI corner — a coach trained on you. Ask anything: protein targets, sleep debt, what to eat before the gym, why you're tired. Answers that know your week. • Friend challenges — lock in with your people. Compete on streaks, see weekly leaderboards, push each other through the hard weeks. • Daily non-negotiables — the small list that builds the bigger you. Track meditation, deep work, sleep, prayer, whatever you decide matters. • Breathwork on tap — three minutes to reset the day. Sleep, stress, pre-game. The coach picks the right pattern. • Daily reflection — end-of-day capture. What happened, what you learned, what you'd do again. The receipts of who you're becoming. ———————————————————— WHO IT'S FOR If you're tired of stitching together a workout app, a nutrition app, a meditation app, a habits app, and a journal — and tired of none of them knowing who you actually are — Betterself is the consolidation. One system. One voice. One outcome. ———————————————————— SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Betterself requires an active subscription to access workouts, nutrition, coaching, friend challenges, and the AI coach. Pricing shown in-app: • Monthly — $9.99 • Yearly — $59.99 (50% off, billed annually) with a 7-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage and cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. ———————————————————— The AI coach provides general fitness and nutrition guidance only. It is not a substitute for medical advice. If you have a health condition, talk to a doctor. Built by the @betterselfreal community. Two million strong. One promise: become who you said you'd be. Terms of Use: https://betterselfreal.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://betterselfreal.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pushscroll4 screens
Betterself4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pushscroll at free with in-app purchases against Betterself's subscription. Pushscroll also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18K vs 10). Betterself's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 44%). 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

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 Betterself sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pushscroll against 4.8 for Betterself. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushscroll has 18K ratings behind it against 10, 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 80% of Betterself's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushscroll ships an update every 2 days, Betterself every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pushscroll versus Betterself: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushscrollBetterself
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB81 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPushscroll GmbHBodhi

Customer experience

Pushscroll

All ratings17,918 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1,043 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative46.3%

Betterself

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
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

Betterself

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$49.99
2 purchases

Betterself

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Pushscroll free?
Pushscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Betterself free?
Betterself is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pushscroll or Betterself?
Betterself is rated higher. Pushscroll averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Betterself averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Pushscroll or Betterself have ads?
Betterself shows ads; Pushscroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Pushscroll or Betterself?
Pushscroll ships an update every 2 days, and Betterself every 5 days. Most recently, Pushscroll was updated on November 1, 2026 and Betterself on October 22, 2026.

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