Comparison

Pushscroll vs Workout Locker

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

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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

Workout Locker

This app helps you build better habits by blocking distracting apps until you complete physical exercises. It uses AI and your phone's camera to verify workouts, turning screen time into earned rewards through movement and gamified challenges.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Unlock phone with exercise
  • AI fitness tracking
  • Rep counting and verification
  • Gamified fitness challenges
  • Build healthy screen habits
  • Home workouts
Features
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Stop doomscrolling and earn your screen time with movement. This AI powered fitness app blocks distracting apps until you complete real exercises like squats, planks, pushups, and bodyweight workouts, helping you build better habits, self control, focus, and consistency every day. Workout Locker turns fitness, productivity, and digital wellbeing into one powerful daily challenge. Instead of losing hours to scrolling, social media, and procrastination, use movement to unlock your phone and earn screen time through real effort. Using your camera and AI motion tracking, the app checks your workout progress, counts your reps, and unlocks your device only after you complete your chosen exercise goals. It’s a workout app, app blocker, screen time control app, and anti procrastination app all in one. FEATURES • Block distracting apps and social media • Unlock your phone with exercise and movement • AI powered fitness tracking with camera verification • Push up counter app, squat tracker, planks, and more • Gamified fitness challenges and workout rewards • Build healthy screen habits and mindful phone use • Daily workout motivation and fitness accountability • Home workout app with no equipment workouts • Bodyweight fitness app designed for busy schedules • 5 minute workout routines and quick movement sessions • Digital detox and dopamine detox support • Fitness gamification to improve discipline and consistency • Workout tracker, focus tracker, and daily momentum insights • Personalized challenges, reminders, and customization options Whether you want to reduce screen time, stop doomscrolling, improve focus, or stay active throughout the day, Workout Locker helps transform your phone from a distraction into motivation. HOW IT WORKS Choose which apps to block Select exercises like pushups, squats, planks, or movement goals Complete your workout challenge The AI checks your movement using the camera Earn unlocks and screen time rewards No more endless scrolling. No more opening social media automatically. No more procrastination loops. Workout Locker helps you replace passive screen habits with movement, intentional action, and healthy routines. PERFECT FOR • People trying to stop scrolling and reduce phone addiction • Students who need better focus and self control • Anyone building healthier habits and discipline • Users wanting a social media blocker with real accountability • Busy people who need quick workouts during the day • Fitness beginners starting with short bodyweight challenges • Anyone wanting a digital detox app that actually works USE WORKOUT LOCKER AS A: • Fitness app • Workout motivation app • App locker for iPhone • App blocker free alternative • Social media blocker • Focus lock app • Habit building app • Fitness challenge app • Digital wellbeing app • Exercise accountability app • Phone lock app • Productivity and self improvement app From pushups before Instagram to squats before TikTok, Workout Locker helps you earn your unlocks through real movement. Terms of use: https://workoutlocker.app/terms.html Privacy: https://workoutlocker.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pushscroll4 screens
Workout Locker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pushscroll at 18K against Workout Locker's 170. Pushscroll also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Workout Locker's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 44%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Workout Locker sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Workout Locker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushscroll has 18K ratings behind it against 170, 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 52% of Workout Locker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, Workout Locker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pushscroll versus Workout Locker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushscrollWorkout Locker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings)4.8 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better170
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB149 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPushscroll GmbHKidslox inc

Customer experience

Pushscroll

All ratings17,863 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1,042 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative46.4%

Workout Locker

All ratings145 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative43.5%

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

Workout Locker

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
17 purchases

Workout Locker

Subscriptions17
  • Workout Locker$1.997 Days
  • Workout Locker$3.997 Days
  • Workout Locker$5.991 Month
Show 14 more
  • Workout Locker$7.991 Month
  • Workout Locker$8.991 Month
  • Workout Locker$9.997 Days
  • Workout Locker$10.997 Days
  • Workout Locker$11.997 Days
  • Workout Locker$14.991 Month
  • Workout Locker$23.991 Year
  • Workout Locker$29.991 Year
  • Workout Locker$39.991 Year
  • Workout Locker3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Workout Locker$49.991 Year
  • Workout Locker$79.991 Year
  • Workout Locker$89.991 Year
  • Workout Locker$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Pushscroll free?
Pushscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Locker free?
Workout Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pushscroll or Workout Locker?
Workout Locker is rated higher. Pushscroll averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Workout Locker averages 4.8 from 170 ratings.
Do Pushscroll or Workout Locker have ads?
Neither Pushscroll nor Workout Locker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pushscroll or Workout Locker?
Pushscroll ships an update every 3 days, and Workout Locker weekly. Most recently, Pushscroll was updated on October 27, 2026 and Workout Locker on October 25, 2026.

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