Comparison

Exerscroll Screen Time Control vs Break Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Exerscroll Screen Time Control

This app transforms phone usage by requiring physical exercise to unlock app minutes. Instead of mindless scrolling, users perform exercises like push-ups and squats to earn back their phone time, promoting both fitness and reduced screen addiction.

Highlights
  • Exercise-based app unlocks
  • Smart blocker for chosen apps
  • Customizable reps-to-minutes conversion
  • Progress tracking for minutes and streaks
  • Gamified levels and badges
  • Integrates with iOS Screen Time
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Stop scrolling. Start moving. Exerscroll is the screen time control app that makes you earn every minute of phone time with real movement. Push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks — reps unlock minutes. No willpower required. You know the feeling. You picked up your phone for one quick thing and twenty minutes vanished into TikTok, Instagram, or Reels. Doomscrolling won. Again. Exerscroll changes the trade. Want to open a distracting app? Move first. The friction is the point — and so is the fitness. How Exerscroll works • Pick the apps that steal your time • Lock them behind exercise with Screen Time controls • Bank minutes by doing push-ups, squats, lunges, or jumping jacks • Unlock only what you've earned • Watch your reps, streaks, and saved minutes climb Why Exerscroll beats a basic blocker A timer can be dismissed. Willpower runs out by noon. Exerscroll adds the one thing every other screen time app is missing — a real cost. You don't just lock the app, you have to earn it back. So either you scroll less, or you get fitter. Both work. Features • Exercise-based app unlocks: push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks (more coming) • Smart blocker for social media and any app you choose • Reps-to-minutes conversion you control • Progress tracking: minutes earned, streaks, milestones • Gamified levels and badges to keep momentum • Works with iOS Screen Time controls Built for people who want to • Quit doomscrolling and brainrot • Cut TikTok, Instagram, and Reels down to size • Beat phone addiction • Build focus and self-control • Start a dopamine detox • Live the "dumb phone" mindset without ditching the smartphone • Replace wasted time with movement • Be present, not scrolling past it Whether you struggle with social media addiction, procrastination, or just want better screen time control, Exerscroll turns the time you'd waste into time you'd earn. Your life should be spent living. Not scrolling past it. An active subscription is required to access all Exerscroll features. Terms: https://exerscroll.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://exerscroll.com/privacy-policy

About

Break Scroll

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by requiring physical activity to access distracting apps. Earn your screen time through short workouts, fostering better digital habits and focus.

Highlights
  • Workout to unlock apps
  • App intercept for social media
  • Focus guard for mindful use
  • Progress tracking for exercises
  • Dopamine detox feature
  • Uninstall protection
Features
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Stop doomscrolling and start your dopamine detox. Most app blockers are easy to bypass — Break Scroll makes you earn your screen time through real physical movement. Turn every unlock into a workout. Build discipline, beat screen addiction, and get fit with every rep. -- The Problem -- You open social media for "one minute" — and suddenly an hour is gone. That's the dopamine loop. Traditional screen time limits are too easy to ignore. You need a physical "circuit breaker" to break the spell. -- The Solution -- Break Scroll is the intentional interceptor for your mindless habits. When you try to open a distracting app, we stop you. To get in, you have to complete a short physical task — like 5 push‑ups or 10 squats. You earn screen time. You earn your focus back. You earn a healthier you. -- Key Features -- Workout to Unlock: Sweat before you scroll. Every app unlock costs reps, not coins. App Shield: Block Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, X, and more before the scroll starts. Featuring cute, eye‑catching stickers and thoughtful questions that make you pause before you unlock. 12+ Exercises: Push‑ups, Diamond Push‑ups, Squats, Plank, Jumping Jacks, Walking, High Knees, Bicep Curls, Butt Kicks, Lateral Raises, Knee to Elbow, Toe Touches — and more coming soon! Workouts: Curated sets of exercises to keep you physically engaged and earn bigger screen time rewards. Journey Mode: Turn your fitness into an epic adventure! Explore 5 unique worlds — The Fog, City of Notifications, Mountains of Distraction, Ocean of Endless Scrolling, and Summit of Freedom. Complete levels, defeat mini‑bosses and world bosses, and reclaim your focus one world at a time. Collectible Badges: Earn beautifully designed, RPG‑style graphic badges as you progress. From the Trailblazer badge for your first Journey level to world‑boss conqueror badges, each one is a unique piece of art you'll want to collect. XP & Title Ladder: Every rep, every workout, every Journey node earns you XP. Level up from Scroll Apprentice all the way to Eternal Clarity, unlocking prestigious titles that showcase your dedication. Shield Stickers: Customize your lock screen with fun, adorable stickers that make your shield uniquely yours. Uninstall Protection: Enable this to prevent easy bypassing. You can't quit that easily. Smart Notifications: Gentle reminders to stay mindful of your digital wellbeing. Progress Tracking: Watch your push‑up count climb — not from a workout plan, but from resisting the urge to scroll. Dopamine Detox: Reset your brain's reward system by adding a healthy "cost" to distractions. -- Why It Works -- Science shows that a brief physical "interruption" can break the trance of mindless scrolling. By the time you finish your push‑ups, the impulse to scroll has usually faded. You're not just blocking apps — you're rewiring your brain. -- What Users Are Saying -- "The only app that actually made me move." — Priya K. "I replaced my gym guilt with scroll guilt. Now I'm actually fit." — Jake M. Terms of Use: https://trybreakscroll.web.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://trybreakscroll.web.app/privacy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Exerscroll Screen Time Control4 screens
Break Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Break Scroll at free with in-app purchases against Exerscroll Screen Time Control's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Exerscroll Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Break Scroll sells 3 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 — 5.0 for Exerscroll Screen Time Control against 4.9 for Break Scroll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 30 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exerscroll Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Break Scroll fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Exerscroll Screen Time Control versus Break Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExerscroll Screen Time ControlBreak Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.9 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB60 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTy SwitzerALGENE VALDEZ PULIDO

Customer experience

Exerscroll Screen Time Control

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Break Scroll

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Exerscroll Screen Time Control

Subscriptions5
  • Exerscroll Screen Time Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Exerscroll Quarterly$24.993 Months
  • Exerscroll Screen Time Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Exerscroll Screen Time Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Exerscroll Screen Time Yearly$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Break Scroll

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Promo$20.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Exerscroll Screen Time Control free?
Exerscroll Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Break Scroll free?
Break Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Exerscroll Screen Time Control or Break Scroll?
Exerscroll Screen Time Control is rated higher. Exerscroll Screen Time Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Break Scroll averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.
Do Exerscroll Screen Time Control or Break Scroll have ads?
Neither Exerscroll Screen Time Control nor Break Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exerscroll Screen Time Control or Break Scroll?
Exerscroll Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Break Scroll fortnightly. Most recently, Exerscroll Screen Time Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and Break Scroll on October 22, 2026.

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