Comparison

Exerscroll Screen Time Control vs ScrollBank

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

ScrollBank

Features
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ScrollBank turns screen time into something you earn. Instead of endlessly scrolling, set a screen time budget, choose the apps you want to control, and earn extra minutes by completing push-up challenges. The idea is simple: 1 push-up = 1 extra minute. ScrollBank is built for people who want to reduce doomscrolling, stay focused, and make their phone less addictive without relying only on willpower. WHY SCROLLBANK? Most screen time tools only tell you how much time you wasted. ScrollBank goes further. It turns your screen time into a challenge. When your limit is reached, you don’t just keep scrolling automatically. You have to earn more time through effort. That small friction can help you pause, move, reset, and decide if you really want more screen time. KEY FEATURES EARN SCREEN TIME Complete push-up challenges to earn extra phone minutes. SCREEN TIME BUDGET Set a daily limit and control how much time you want to spend on distracting apps. APP BLOCKING Choose the apps you want to limit and make endless scrolling harder. HARD MODE For stronger discipline, make every extra minute something you have to earn. FOCUS TIMER Use ScrollBank as a simple focus tool when you want to study, work, train, or stay away from distractions. FITNESS-BASED HABIT BUILDING Turn phone use into a reason to move your body and build discipline. STREAKS AND PROGRESS Track your effort, stay consistent, and build better habits over time. WHO IS SCROLLBANK FOR? ScrollBank is made for: • People who scroll too much • Students who want better focus • Creators who want more discipline • Fitness-minded users • Anyone trying to reduce phone addiction • People who want a stronger alternative to basic screen time limits • Users who want to turn self-control into a game A DIFFERENT WAY TO CONTROL YOUR PHONE ScrollBank is not just another timer. It is a simple rule for your digital life: If you want more screen time, earn it. That makes scrolling more intentional. It gives your brain a pause before opening distracting apps again. And it connects your phone habits with something healthier: movement. USE CASES • Reduce doomscrolling • Limit social media • Stay focused while studying • Build discipline • Add friction before opening distracting apps • Turn phone time into a fitness challenge • Create a daily self-control routine SCROLL LESS. MOVE MORE. Your phone should not control your day. Set your limit. Earn your minutes. Build discipline. Download ScrollBank and turn screen time into strength. ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://scrollbank.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://scrollbank.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Exerscroll Screen Time Control4 screens
ScrollBank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Exerscroll Screen Time Control at every 3 weeks against ScrollBank's every 2 months. 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. Exerscroll Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and ScrollBank sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exerscroll Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, ScrollBank every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Exerscroll Screen Time Control versus ScrollBank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExerscroll Screen Time ControlScrollBank
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB131 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTy SwitzerLuc Mwansa Shimwansa

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

ScrollBank

Subscriptions3
  • ScrollBank Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • ScrollBank Pro Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • ScrollBank Pro Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Exerscroll Screen Time Control free?
Exerscroll Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollBank free?
ScrollBank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exerscroll Screen Time Control or ScrollBank have ads?
Neither Exerscroll Screen Time Control nor ScrollBank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exerscroll Screen Time Control or ScrollBank?
Exerscroll Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScrollBank every 2 months. Most recently, Exerscroll Screen Time Control was updated on August 23, 2026 and ScrollBank on September 20, 2026.

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