Comparison

CleanScreen vs Push Up Scroll

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

Head to head
About

CleanScreen

Features
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Are you tired of picking up your phone 100 times a day? Doom scrolling through social media when you should be sleeping? You are not alone - and CleanScreen is here to help. CleanScreen is the simplest, most beautiful digital detox timer. Set your phone-free duration, put your device down, and watch your progress grow. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Just you, building better habits. POWERFUL TIMER Choose from 15 minutes to 3 hours. Start a session, set an intention for WHY you are detoxing, and let the beautiful circular timer track your progress. Live Activity keeps your session visible on the lock screen and Dynamic Island - no need to unlock your phone. ACHIEVEMENTS & CHALLENGES Unlock 10+ achievements like First Step, Week Warrior, Marathon, and Night Owl. Take on weekly and monthly challenges to stay motivated. Every milestone gets a celebration. DETAILED STATISTICS Track your phone-free minutes, session count, daily averages, and personal bests. View weekly and monthly charts. See which intentions drive your longest sessions. STREAKS & DAILY GOALS Set a daily phone-free target and build your streak day by day. Smart notifications warn you before you lose your streak. THEMES & AMBIENT SOUNDS Choose from Ocean, Forest, Sunset, and Midnight themes. Play calming rain, forest, or ocean sounds during your sessions. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Your phone-free sessions automatically sync as Mindful Minutes in Apple Health. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITY Add widgets to your home screen and lock screen. Live Activity and Dynamic Island show your active session without unlocking. SHARE YOUR PROGRESS Generate beautiful share cards to celebrate your achievements and streaks with friends. 100% PRIVATE All data stays on YOUR device. No accounts, no cloud, no analytics. Your habits are your business. CleanScreen is free to use with no ads. Optional CleanScreen Pro subscription unlocks premium themes, ambient sounds, advanced analytics, and more. CleanScreen Pro Monthly: $9.99/month CleanScreen Pro Annual: $59.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled 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 by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://elly2504.github.io/app-privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download now and start your first detox session.

About

Push Up Scroll

This app transforms your urge to scroll into a physical workout. It locks distracting apps until you complete a set of push-ups, counted by your camera. Earn timed access to your apps while building a movement habit.

Highlights
  • Lock any distracting app
  • Live camera rep counter
  • Customizable exercise difficulty
  • Timed app access after workout
  • Daily streak tracking
  • In-app challenges
Features
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Do push-ups to unlock the apps that steal your time. Push Up Scroll turns the urge to doomscroll into a rep. Pick the apps that hook you, and the moment you open one the screen locks until you finish a quick set. No willpower required. Move first, scroll second. Set it once and forget it. Choose your apps, choose your reps, and let your camera do the counting. How it works +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Lock the apps you overuse. When you reach for one, Push Up Scroll blocks it and asks for a quick set of push-ups. Your camera counts every rep in real time. Hit your target and the app unlocks for a set window, then locks itself again. Key features +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ • Lock any app: social, games, anything that drains your day • Live camera rep counter that watches your form and counts for you • Choose your exercise and difficulty level • Earn timed access, then it re-locks automatically • Track every rep and build a daily streak • Challenges that keep you focused Why Push Up Scroll? +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Screen time limits are easy to tap past. A set of push-ups is not. Instead of only blocking your apps, Push Up Scroll makes you earn them, so every unlock leaves you a little stronger. When to use Push Up Scroll +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ • Reaching for Instagram, TikTok or YouTube on autopilot • Breaking a doomscroll or dopamine loop • Building a movement habit without a gym • Cutting screen time without going cold turkey Simple by design +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ No accounts, no clutter. Pick your apps, pick your reps, and let Push Up Scroll handle the rest. Move more, scroll less. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CleanScreen4 screens
Push Up Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CleanScreen at every 6 days against Push Up Scroll'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. CleanScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Push Up Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CleanScreen ships an update every 6 days, Push Up Scroll every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CleanScreen versus Push Up Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanScreenPush Up Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuf Can Samilogluappsix

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CleanScreen

Subscriptions2
  • CleanScreen Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CleanScreen Pro Annual$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Push Up Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Push Up Scroll: Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Push Up Scroll: Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CleanScreen free?
CleanScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Up Scroll free?
Push Up Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CleanScreen or Push Up Scroll have ads?
Neither CleanScreen nor Push Up Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CleanScreen or Push Up Scroll?
CleanScreen ships an update every 6 days, and Push Up Scroll every 2 months. Most recently, CleanScreen was updated on October 2, 2026 and Push Up Scroll on October 12, 2026.

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