Comparison

PushFocus 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

PushFocus

Features
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Block the apps that eat your day, then unlock them with real reps: push-ups, squats, planks or jumping jacks. The camera counts your reps automatically, and every rep banks minutes you can spend when you choose. Less doomscrolling, more moving. EARN SCREEN TIME WITH EXERCISE • Push-ups, squats, planks and jumping jacks, counted automatically by the camera • Pose detection runs on your iPhone — just set the phone down in front of you and go • Every rep or plank hold banks minutes of screen time • Choose Easy, Medium, Hard or a custom difficulty • Set a daily rep goal and close your ring every day • Weekly workout charts and a full history of earned time BLOCK APPS YOUR WAY • Quick Block — block distracting apps right now, for as long as you need • Scheduled Blocks — recurring blocks for work, study, sleep or family time • App Usage Limits — set a daily time limit and block apps once you hit it • App Lock — keep apps locked all day with a set number of unlocks • Block individual apps, whole categories or websites • Allow List — block everything except the apps you actually need MINDFUL INTERRUPTIONS Stop the reflex before it starts. Instead of opening an app on autopilot, pause first: • Breathe — a short breathing exercise before you get in • Delay screens that give you a moment to decide if you really want to open that app STAY ACCOUNTABLE • Strict Mode — no editing or deleting a block while it's running • Emergency Mode — a limited safety valve when you truly need access • Streaks that reward the days you stay on track • Daily screen time reports that show where your hours actually go BUILT FOR FOCUS AND DIGITAL WELLBEING Whether you want to cut back on social media, beat phone addiction, focus while studying, sleep earlier, or just get a few more push-ups into your day, PushBlocker turns every urge to scroll into a reason to move. It's a screen time blocker, focus app and home workout tracker in one. PRIVATE BY DESIGN PushBlocker uses Apple's Screen Time framework, so app blocking happens on your device. Rep counting uses on-device pose detection. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Russian. PUSHBLOCKER PLUS Subscription required. Upgrade to Plus to unlock all exercises, every exercise difficulty, unlimited block sessions, create allow list and all future updates. Cancel anytime. Terms & Conditions https://arifurrahmancs.github.io/websites/push_blocker_termsandconditions.html Privacy Policy https://arifurrahmancs.github.io/websites/push_blocker_privacypolicy.html

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

PushFocus4 screens
Push Up Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

PushFocus and Push Up Scroll are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PushFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PushFocus versus Push Up Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushFocusPush Up Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd. Arifur Rahmanappsix

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PushFocus

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Offer$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$99.99
2 purchases

Push Up Scroll

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

Questions

Is PushFocus free?
PushFocus 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 PushFocus or Push Up Scroll have ads?
Neither PushFocus nor Push Up Scroll shows ads.

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