Comparison

Screen Time Control vs ScrollBreak

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

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Pushly helps you take control of distracting apps by turning screen time into movement. Instead of opening apps on autopilot, Pushly adds a short physical pause before access. Choose the apps you want to control, complete push-up sessions, earn credits, and unlock app time more intentionally. Whether you want to reduce scrolling, limit app time, build better phone habits, or create a stronger screen time routine, Pushly helps you create friction before you fall back into old patterns. Why Pushly? * Control distracting apps before they pull you in * Complete push-up sessions to earn credits * Use credits to unlock app time intentionally * Track your reps and progress * Reduce impulsive scrolling * Build a healthier relationship with your phone * Replace mindless screen time with movement Pushly is designed for people who want more than a normal screen time limit. Instead of simply telling you to stop, Pushly helps you pause, move, and make a more conscious choice before opening distracting apps. Pushly is free to download. Access to app blocking, credit-based app unlocking, progress tracking, and the full Pushly experience requires an active subscription after the 7-day free trial. Privacy Policy: https://a-two.de/pushly/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScrollBreak

Features
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Earn your scroll. Protect your sleep. Keep the apps you enjoy β€” but earn access with movement, and set a bedtime your banked minutes cannot override. Movement earns access Walk, work out, or knock out a set. Minutes go into your balance. Access is intentional Spend that balance on short, timed unlocks β€” not forever-open apps. Bedtime is a separate rule When night starts, earned minutes stop working. Emergency unlock stays a limited exception. How it works: β€’ Pick apps, categories, or sites to shield β€” blocking is free β€’ Earn minutes with on-device exercise (squats free; Pro adds more + Apple Health steps) β€’ Unlock a timed session; a Live Activity shows what’s left β€’ At bedtime, the night lock wins β€” your bank can’t buy past it Privacy: Rep counting stays on your iPhone. ScrollBreak never records, saves, or uploads video. ScrollBreak Pro: more exercises, step earning, all-day shielding, full history, and the full impact report. Support: https://www.koirala.studio/support Privacy: https://www.koirala.studio/apps/scrollbreak/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.koirala.studio/apps/scrollbreak/terms

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
ScrollBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Screen Time Control at 16.0 against ScrollBreak's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and ScrollBreak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, ScrollBreak every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Screen Time Control versus ScrollBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlScrollBreak
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size156 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur Abrams'kijAshish Koirala

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Pushly Pro Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Pushly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pushly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

ScrollBreak

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollBreak free?
ScrollBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or ScrollBreak have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor ScrollBreak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or ScrollBreak?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScrollBreak every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScrollBreak on October 31, 2026.

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