Comparison

PushUp Time vs DoomScroll

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

Head to head
About

PushUp Time

Transform screen time into workout time by doing exercises to unlock distracting apps. On-device AI accurately counts your reps for push-ups, squats, and sit-ups. Choose your unlock duration and make mindless scrolling a thing of the past.

Highlights
  • AI rep counting on-device
  • Block distracting apps
  • Customizable unlock windows
  • Unlock single or multiple apps
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports push-ups, squats, sit-ups
Features
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Turn screen time into workout time. Do push-ups, squats, or sit-ups to unlock distracting apps. On-device AI counts your reps. HOW IT WORKS Try opening TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or X -> You'll need to do reps first -> Finish your set -> Get timed access (15-120 minutes). Transform mindless scrolling into active movement. FEATURES - AI counts your reps on-device – Push-ups, squats, sit-ups - Block the apps that distract you most - Choose your unlock window – 15, 30, 60, or 120 minutes - Unlock one app or all at once - No internet needed - Works on iPhone and iPad BUILD BETTER HABITS Every time you reach for social media, you'll do something good for your body instead. Great for anyone trying to cut down on phone time while staying active. PREMIUM PLANS Monthly: $12.99/month Yearly: $29.99/year Auto-renews unless you cancel 24+ hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. QUESTIONS? Email us: support@pushuptimeapp.com Terms: https://pushuptimeweb.vercel.app/terms Privacy: https://pushuptimeweb.vercel.app/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DoomScroll

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You open Instagram to check one notification. 45 minutes later, you're deep in Reels. TikTok was supposed to be "just 5 minutes." YouTube autoplay has you watching your 8th video. X keeps pulling you back into threads. DoomScroll Blocker stops the cycle - not by locking you out, but by making you pause at the right moment. Then it gives you something better to do: breathe, meditate, or start a focus session. BLOCK THE DOOM SCROLL - Pick the apps you doom scroll most - Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, anything - Set a daily time limit (15 seconds to 30 minutes) - You can choose to set a physical activity like flipping the phone or walk 30 steps or choose no activity. - If no activity is selected then we will send a notification when you hit your limit and a full-screen shield appears - Choose to walk away (rescue) or continue (bypass) - your stats track both honestly - On your block screen instead choose the notification which will take you to breathe, meditate, or enter deep-study mode. - If you had selected a physical activity you need to select the physical activity to unlock the app or you can choose to walk away. - If you choose to 'Start Activity' we will send you a notification clicking on which you will have to perform the selected activity. - Every rescue adds to your Time Saved counter. Every bypass is recorded too. No judgment - just awareness. BREATHE & MEDITATE - 5 breathing patterns including 4-7-8, Box Breathing, and Physiological Sigh - Guided meditation with ambient sounds and nature audio - Import your own meditation music - Build a daily mindfulness streak - morning reminders keep you on track DEEP FOCUS SESSIONS - Study timer with ambient focus music - custom time setting - Track your focus hours, sessions, and streaks over time - Perfect for study sessions, deep work, or reading time - block your apps while studying PROTECT YOUR SLEEP - Focus Shield schedules a hard block during bedtime - no bypass option - Apps are completely inaccessible during the window you set - Challenge word prevents accidental disabling - End the 2 AM doom scroll for good Rituals - Create custom rituals like morning breathing or evening meditation. - Set your desired music and time of the day - select reminders (you can select multiple reminders) TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Willpower Score: a weekly rating out of 100 based on rescues vs. bypasses - Time Saved counter: see the hours you've reclaimed from social media - Monthly report card (A+ to F) with composite scoring across willpower, mindfulness, and focus - Hourly heatmap reveals your peak scrolling hours - Per-app breakdown showing exactly which apps steal your time - Personal records: longest streak, best day, best week Share your mindful activities - Now introducing sharable cards with your progress - Upload a photo and see your stats imprinted on the image. WIDGETS & NOTIFICATIONS - Lock screen and home screen widgets - Mindful streak widget to stay accountable - Daily summary, weekly recap, and morning mindful reminders - Streak milestone celebrations FREE vs PRO Free: Block 1 app, 2 breathing patterns, basic meditation, 10-15 min study sessions, widgets, tips, per-app insights, heatmap, monthly reports, Willpower Score, 1 ritual and 1 reminder Pro: Unlimited apps + categories, 5 breathing patterns, all meditation sounds, extended durations, Focus Shield, audio import, deep study sessions, block apps during study, unlimited rituals and reminders Built with Apple's Screen Time APIs (FamilyControls, ManagedSettings, DeviceActivity) for reliable, privacy-first app blocking. All data stays on your device. No accounts. No tracking. Start your 3-day free trial and see how much time you can take back. Terms of Use: https://pale-dime-1f2.notion.site/Support-Terms-of-Use-3174df1c2b7c807fb030d0cac314b85f Privacy Policy: https://pale-dime-1f2.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3264df1c2b7c80caa575fa64b65cdfe1

Screenshots

PushUp Time3 screens
DoomScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DoomScroll at none against PushUp Time's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. PushUp Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and DoomScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PushUp Time versus DoomScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushUp TimeDoomScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMutasim IbrahimNeeta Joshi

Bugs and requests

PushUp Time

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App stuck in a loop
  • Endless login loop
  • App doesn't work as advertised

Requested features

1 request
  • Make the app free to download

DoomScroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PushUp Time

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Limited Time Offer$14.991 Year
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  • Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly+$59.991 Year
2 purchases

DoomScroll

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is PushUp Time free?
PushUp Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoomScroll free?
DoomScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushUp Time or DoomScroll have ads?
PushUp Time shows ads; DoomScroll does not.
Which is updated more often, PushUp Time or DoomScroll?
PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and DoomScroll weekly. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on September 30, 2026 and DoomScroll on September 8, 2026.

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