Comparison

FitScroll vs PumpLock

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

Head to head
About

FitScroll

This app helps you break phone addiction by replacing screen time with exercise. Complete AI-tracked workouts like pushups or squats to earn minutes back for your favorite apps. It's designed to build healthier habits through movement, not just restriction.

Highlights
  • AI rep detection for workouts
  • Smart app blocking
  • Multiple exercise options
  • Flexible screen time earning
  • Adaptive difficulty
  • Works with any app
Features
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BREAK PHONE ADDICTION THROUGH MOVEMENT Tired of wasting hours scrolling? FitScroll uses science-backed habit replacement to help you break bad habits naturally—by swapping screen time for exercise. HOW IT WORKS Want to check Instagram? Do 10 pushups first. Our AI-powered camera tracks your reps in real-time—no cheating, no shortcuts. Complete your workout, earn your screen time. It's that simple. REPLACE, DON'T RESTRICT Unlike traditional screen time apps that rely on willpower, FitScroll uses proven behavioral science: you can't break a bad habit by fighting it. You replace it with a better one. Every time you feel the urge to scroll, you'll do something that actually makes you stronger. KEY FEATURES AI Rep Detection - Our advanced AI counts pushups, squats, and planks automatically. No manual tracking required. Smart App Blocking - Block distracting apps until you complete your workout and earn screen time. Multiple Exercises - Choose from pushups, squats, or planks based on your fitness level. Flexible Time Earning - Earn minutes of screen time based on reps completed. You're in control. Adaptive Difficulty - Start where you are. The app adjusts as you get stronger. Works with Any App - Block Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, or any app stealing your time. WHY FITSCROLL WORKS Most people spend 46+ days per year on their phones. That's over a month of your life, gone. FitScroll doesn't just limit your screen time—it transforms wasted hours into physical strength and mental clarity. Studies show that habit replacement is 5x more effective than restriction alone. When you pair exercise with app blocking, you're not just breaking an addiction—you're building a healthier, stronger version of yourself. PERFECT FOR: Anyone struggling with phone addiction or excessive social media use People who want to build a consistent exercise habit without thinking about it Students looking to improve focus and reduce distractions Professionals wanting to reclaim productivity Fitness beginners who need external motivation to move YOUR TRANSFORMATION STARTS HERE Join thousands of people who are getting stronger, more focused, and more present—simply by changing how they unlock their apps. FitScroll requires a subscription to unlock all features. Terms of Use - https://www.cornerstone-studio.co/fitscroll-terms Privacy Policy - https://www.cornerstone-studio.co/fitscroll-privacy

About

PumpLock

This app locks distracting social media and video apps until you complete a bodyweight workout. It uses Apple's Screen Time for real blocking, not just reminders. Track progress and reclaim your time with personalized plans and mindful unlock features.

Highlights
  • Lock social media and video apps
  • Bodyweight workouts with video demos
  • Personalized 7-day fitness plans
  • Apple Health integration
  • Discipline protocols for scheduling
  • Mindful Unlock feature
  • Progress tracking and achievements
Features
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Lock Instagram, TikTok and YouTube until you finish a quick bodyweight workout. Real blocking through Apple's Screen Time, not a reminder you can swipe away. No camera, no mic, no AI. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose which apps to lock (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube - you decide) 2. Get your Discipline Protocol: a lock schedule matched to your goals 3. Finish your daily workout to unlock your apps 4. Track your progress and watch your streak grow REAL WORKOUTS, NO EQUIPMENT - Dozens of bodyweight moves with looping video demos, male and female trainers - Personalized 7-day plans based on your level and goals - Quick sessions you can do anywhere - No camera, no microphone, no AI watching you STRETCHES & COOL-DOWN - 10 stretches for mobility and recovery - An optional cool-down after every workout, matched to what you trained - Hold timer for planks and stretches APPLE HEALTH - Save your workouts to Apple Health, with estimated active calories - Using an Apple Watch? PumpLock removes its own copy when your watch recorded the same workout, so nothing counts twice - Optional, and you can turn it off anytime in Profile DISCIPLINE PROTOCOLS - Morning Grind: apps locked until you train in the morning - Iron Guard: locked through the workday - Night Watch: locked in the evening to protect your sleep - Full Lockdown: locked around the clock MINDFUL UNLOCK Need a quick check? Mindful Unlock opens your apps for 30 minutes after your workout, then re-locks automatically. TRACK YOUR TRANSFORMATION - Streaks, workout history and weekly recaps - Time Reclaimed: see the hours you've taken back from your feed - Weight tracking toward your goal - Many achievements to unlock Real app blocking powered by Apple's Screen Time. Your Screen Time data stays on your device, and your Health data stays in Apple Health. PumpLock isn't just another fitness app. It's a discipline system. The scroll is earned, not given. --- Subscription Terms: - PumpLock Premium is available as a monthly ($14.99/month), or annual ($49.99/year) subscription - The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://pumplock.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://pumplock.app/terms

Screenshots

FitScroll4 screens
PumpLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PumpLock at free with in-app purchases against FitScroll's subscription. PumpLock also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). FitScroll's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, 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. FitScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PumpLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FitScroll holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of FitScroll's written reviews are positive against 33% of PumpLock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitScroll ships an update every 10 days, PumpLock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FitScroll versus PumpLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitScrollPumpLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (163 ratings) — better4.5 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings163 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCornerstone Studio LLCJEAN PAUL CORELLA MARADIAGA

Customer experience

FitScroll

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

PumpLock

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FitScroll

Subscriptions2
  • FitScroll Weekly$3.997 Days
  • FitScroll Annual$39.991 Year
3 purchases

PumpLock

Subscriptions3
  • GrindLock Weekly$9.997 Days
  • GrindLock Monthly$14.991 Month
  • GrindLock Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is FitScroll free?
FitScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PumpLock free?
PumpLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FitScroll or PumpLock?
FitScroll is rated higher. FitScroll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while PumpLock averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.
Do FitScroll or PumpLock have ads?
Neither FitScroll nor PumpLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitScroll or PumpLock?
FitScroll ships an update every 10 days, and PumpLock every 4 days. Most recently, FitScroll was updated on October 31, 2026 and PumpLock on November 5, 2026.

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