Screen Time Control vs ScrollBreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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/
ScrollBreak
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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 whatβs left β’ At bedtime, the night lock wins β your bank canβt 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
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Verdict
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
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.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, ScrollBreak every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | ScrollBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artur Abrams'kij | Ashish Koirala |
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- Pushly Pro Monthly$17.991 Month
- Pushly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pushly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
ScrollBreak
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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