Comparison

EarnScroll vs Squat Boss

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

Head to head
About

EarnScroll

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by requiring you to complete real-world healthy habits to earn screen time. Block distracting apps and trade physical activity for minutes of guilt-free scrolling.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Earn screen time with physical habits
  • Verified habit completion (motion sensors, GPS)
  • Customizable exchange rates
  • Streak tracking
  • Family mode for kids
  • Focus sessions
Features
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Your phone is stealing your life four seconds at a time. EarnScroll takes it back. EarnScroll is the screen time app that makes you work for every minute on Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, and any other app that's quietly rotting your brain. No more mindless unlocks. No more "just five minutes" that turns into two hours. If you want the dopamine, you earn the dopamine. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps that waste your time. EarnScroll blocks them. To unlock them, you complete a real-world healthy habit like push-ups, squats, steps walked, or our favorite: going outside and touching actual grass. Finish the challenge, earn minutes, scroll guilt-free. Run out of minutes? Drop and give us twenty. EARN SCREEN TIME WITH - Push-ups, verified by your phone's motion sensors - Squats, same deal, no cheating - Steps, synced with Apple Health or Google Fit - Outdoor time, confirmed by GPS so you actually leave the house - Custom habits like meditation, reading, or water intake BLOCK THE APPS THAT BLOCK YOUR LIFE Lock Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, X, Facebook, Reddit, dating apps, mobile games, anything you wish you used less. EarnScroll enforces the block at the system level. No willpower required. The app physically will not open until you've earned the time. WHY EARN SCROLL IS DIFFERENT Most screen time apps just shame you with a weekly report. Cool, now what? Most app blockers are too easy to bypass. One tap on "ignore limit" and you're back in the hole. EarnScroll is built on a simple trade: your health for your habits. Every minute of scroll time is a minute you invested in your body. You don't quit social media. You earn it. BUILT FOR - Anyone trying to break a phone addiction - Parents who want kids earning screen time instead of inheriting it - Students who need to focus - Gym-goers turning rest days into rep days - Remote workers fighting the Slack-to-Twitter spiral - People who genuinely want to touch grass more FEATURES - Custom exchange rates so you set how many push-ups equal one minute of Instagram - Streak tracking to build momentum and watch your habit chains grow - Daily and weekly stats showing exactly how much you earned versus spent - Hard mode with no rollover minutes, no banking, no mercy - Family mode to set rules for kids that they can't override - Focus sessions for full lockdown during deep work - Habit history to track fitness wins alongside screen time wins THE PHILOSOPHY We're not anti-phone. We're anti-autopilot. The problem isn't that you use Instagram. The problem is that you opened it without deciding to. EarnScroll puts a small, healthy speed bump between you and the infinite scroll. Over time, that speed bump rewires your defaults. You get fitter. You get outside. You get your attention back. And when you do scroll, you actually enjoy it, because you earned it. DOWNLOAD EARNSCROLL AND START EARNING Stop letting algorithms decide how your day goes. Trade reps for minutes. Trade steps for scrolls. Trade grass for the gram. Your future self is watching. Earn your screen time. Earn your life back. PLAN: Pro Plan - Unlock All EarnScroll Features $8.99/month $39.99/year LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ LEGAL: https://getearnitapp.com/privacy.html https://getearnitapp.com/terms.html

About

Squat Boss

Features
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Squat Boss turns real squats into arcade boss fights. Place your phone where the camera can see you, step into the arena, and start moving. Every valid squat damages the boss. Keep your combo alive, protect your streak, climb the leaderboard, and challenge fighters around the world. No gym equipment. No boring workout screen. Just you, your legs, and the boss waiting. WHY SQUAT BOSS? • Real squats tracked by your camera Your reps count when you actually move. • Boss fight workouts Every session feels like a fight, not a checklist. • Live World Challenges Compete with other players in real-time squat battles and race to finish first. • Global leaderboard Climb the ranks, represent your country, and see how your effort stacks up. • Global chat Talk with other fighters, share wins, and stay connected to the arena. • Streaks and progression Earn XP, build your streak, unlock harder challenges, and keep showing up. • Short daily sessions Built for quick workouts when you only have a few minutes. HOW IT WORKS 1. Place your phone where your full body is visible. 2. Start a boss fight or live world challenge. 3. Do real squats. 4. Each valid squat damages the boss or updates your live score. 5. Win the fight, protect your streak, and come back stronger. Squat Boss is made for people who hate boring fitness apps. Show up. Squat. Survive. SUBSCRIPTION Squat Boss offers auto-renewing subscription plans with a free trial when available. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. SAFETY Squat Boss is for entertainment and general fitness. Stop immediately if you feel pain, dizziness, or discomfort. Consult a qualified professional before starting any exercise program if you have medical concerns. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/squat-boss-privacy/home

Screenshots

EarnScroll4 screens
Squat Boss3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EarnScroll at monthly against Squat Boss's every 3 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. EarnScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Squat Boss sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarnScroll ships an update monthly, Squat Boss every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EarnScroll versus Squat Boss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarnScrollSquat Boss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNICHOLAS ALLEN SNIDERABUBAKAR JAMILU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EarnScroll

Subscriptions2
  • EarnScroll Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • EarnScroll Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Earn It Monthly$8.99
3 purchases

Squat Boss

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year

Questions

Is EarnScroll free?
EarnScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squat Boss free?
Squat Boss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EarnScroll or Squat Boss have ads?
Neither EarnScroll nor Squat Boss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EarnScroll or Squat Boss?
EarnScroll ships an update monthly, and Squat Boss every 3 months. Most recently, EarnScroll was updated on October 24, 2026 and Squat Boss on October 24, 2026.

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