# PushUp Time vs Scroll Survival

The clearest difference is ads: Scroll Survival at none against PushUp Time's shown. Scroll Survival also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). PushUp Time's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushUp Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Scroll Survival sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scroll Survival holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, Scroll Survival every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Time | Scroll Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-survival-block-apps/id6769904241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) | [Eric Abraham Vargas Flores](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838234191) |

## What reviewers say

### PushUp Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Limited Time Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly+ | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Captures push-ups perfectly
- 👍 Encourages exercise and reduces phone usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app
- 🐛 App stuck in a loop
- 🐛 Endless login loop
- 🐛 App doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck in a loop
- Endless login loop
- App doesn't work as advertised

**Requested features**

- Make the app free to download


### Scroll Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-survival-block-apps/id6769904241)

Transform focus time into an engaging game where completing sessions grows your virtual village. Unlock new villagers and buildings by staying off your phone, or complete real-world challenges for early unlocks. Track your progress and maintain streaks in this gamified approach to screen time management.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions, Village building progression, Scheduled blocking routines, App and website blocking, Unlock challenges, Streak tracking, Focus progress insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scroll Survival Unlimited Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scroll Survival Unlimited Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scroll Survival Unlimited Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushUp Time free?

PushUp Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scroll Survival free?

Scroll Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PushUp Time or Scroll Survival?

Scroll Survival is rated higher. PushUp Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Scroll Survival averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PushUp Time or Scroll Survival have ads?

PushUp Time shows ads; Scroll Survival does not.

### Which is updated more often, PushUp Time or Scroll Survival?

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and Scroll Survival every 3 days. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on October 18, 2026 and Scroll Survival on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*