Comparison

Push Up Screen Time Control vs CutScroll

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

Head to head
About

Push Up Screen Time Control

This app helps you reduce phone addiction by requiring physical exercise to unlock apps. Use your camera for AI-powered rep counting for push-ups, squats, or jumping jacks to earn screen time. Reclaim your focus and build discipline with this unique approach to digital well-being.

Highlights
  • Block chosen apps or categories
  • AI-powered rep counting via camera
  • Earn screen time through exercise
  • Customizable exercises and targets
  • Detailed stats and streak tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Addicted to your phone? Make every minute of screen time earned one rep at a time. Push Up blocks the apps you choose and makes you do real exercise to unlock them. AI-powered pose detection counts your reps through the camera no cheating, no shortcuts. Do push-ups, squats, or jumping jacks to earn minutes of access to your blocked apps. When your time runs out, get moving again. Stop doomscrolling. Start building discipline. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick which apps or app categories to block 2. A lock screen appears whenever you open a blocked app 3. Do push-ups, squats, or jumping jacks AI counts every rep 4. Each rep earns you screen time (15–120 seconds per rep) 5. Unlock your apps. When the timer expires, they re-lock automatically No escape routes. No skip buttons. Just reps. AI REP COUNTER NO CHEATING On-device machine learning detects your body position in real time. A skeleton overlay shows your tracked pose as you move. The app auto-detects your camera angle, works with front or back camera, and gives haptic feedback for every counted rep. Advanced users can fine-tune detection thresholds for perfect accuracy. 3 EXERCISES, FULL CUSTOMIZATION Choose from push-ups, squats, or jumping jacks. Each exercise has its own detection settings, daily rep target (5–100), and time-per-rep value. Set a warm-up countdown, calibrate detection sensitivity, or use test mode to perfect your setup before a real workout. REAL SCREEN TIME CONTROL Built on Apple's Screen Time API using FamilyControls. Block any app or entire category. Choose unlock durations of 5, 15, 30, or 45 minutes or spend all your banked time at once. Shields re-apply automatically in the background when your timer runs out. Toggle blocking on or off for individual apps anytime. TRACK YOUR STREAK A detailed stats dashboard shows your reps, time earned, and workout history. View weekly bar charts and line charts with period-over-period comparison. A streak calendar displays your workout intensity by day track your current streak, best streak, and average reps. Every workout is logged automatically. HOME DASHBOARD See daily progress at a glance reps done, time earned, apps blocked, and your active streak. An animated donut chart shows your exercise breakdown. Launch any workout with one tap. BUILT FOR FOCUS - Dark theme with bold orange accent - Haptic feedback on every interaction - Fully offline no account, no backend, no data leaves your device Push Up is the dopamine detox that actually works. Every scroll costs effort. Every rep builds a habit. Stop letting your phone control you take it back, one push-up at a time. EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CutScroll

Features
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Turn Doomscrolling into Fitness Gains! Turn your screen time addiction into physical health! CutScroll is the revolutionary app blocker that trades push up time for scrolling time — helping you look better while breaking your phone addiction. > The Problem: You're wasting YEARS of your life doomscrolling. Studies show the average person spends 5-6 hours daily on their phone. That's over 10 years of your life mindlessly scrolling TikTok, Instagram, and other social media. Time you'll never get back. > The Solution: Exercise unlocks screen time. CutScroll flips your dopamine addiction on its head. Want to scroll? Use our app block technology to focus. To unlock your apps, you must do exercises first. One rep = more minutes of app time. It's that simple. You'll build an athletic physique while naturally maintaining your screen time controll. > Real Results Our Users Experience: Lost weight and gained muscle from daily exercise. Reduced screen time by 3-4 hours per day. Better sleep, focus, and mental clarity. Replaced social media addiction with fitness habits. More confidence from looking and feeling better. > KEY FEATURES: >> Exercise-Based App Timer Set time limits on any app or category. Unlock minutes through push up time, squats, and more! AI-powered detection ensures every rep counts. >> Smart App Blocker Block social media and addictive games instantly. Screen time controll that actually sticks. >> Fitness Gamification Track your progress and physical gains. Maintain daily workout streaks to stay motivated. Unlock new levels of difficulty as you get stronger. >> Digital Wellbeing Tools Detailed screen time reports. See exactly how much exercise you've earned. Set goals and crush your addiction. Dopamine detox made fun and rewarding. > Why CutScroll Works: Unlike other app blocker tools that rely on willpower alone, CutScroll creates a positive feedback loop. You'll actually WANT to exercise to earn your scrolling time. Users report that after just 2 weeks, they crave exercise instead of endless scrolling. > Perfect For: Anyone struggling with social media addiction. People who procrastinate with their phone. Those wanting to get fit but lacking motivation. Students needing better focus for studies. Professionals seeking maximum productivity. Anyone with ADHD struggling with phone distractions. > The Science: Research shows that pairing an unwanted behavior (excessive screen time) with a desired behavior (exercise) is the most effective way to build lasting habits. CutScroll leverages this psychological principle to transform your relationship with both your phone and your fitness. > Join the Movement: Stop letting social media companies profit from your addiction. Take back control of your time, health, and life. Download CutScroll today and join the community committed to glowing up together. Remember: Every minute you spend doomscrolling is a minute you could have spent becoming the best version of yourself. Make the switch. Download CutScroll now. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A CutScroll Premium subscription is required to use and enjoy full access to all features and content. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account after the free trial ends. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Terms: https://molhamalfa.github.io/cutscroll-legal/terms.html Privacy: https://molhamalfa.github.io/cutscroll-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Push Up Screen Time Control4 screens
CutScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Push Up Screen Time Control at 13.0 against CutScroll's 16.0. 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. Push Up Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and CutScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Push Up Screen Time Control versus CutScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPush Up Screen Time ControlCutScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiral KabariyaMolham Alfakhri

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Push Up Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
2 purchases

CutScroll

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Push Up Screen Time Control free?
Push Up Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CutScroll free?
CutScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Push Up Screen Time Control or CutScroll have ads?
Neither Push Up Screen Time Control nor CutScroll shows ads.

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