Comparison

Screen Time Control vs ScrollBreak

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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/

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ScrollBreak

Features
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ScrollBreak locks the apps that hook you, then lets you earn them back with real exercise. Pick the apps that pull you in most. ScrollBreak keeps them locked by default, using Apple's Screen Time tools. To unlock them, do a set of push-ups or squats. Each set banks screen-time minutes you can spend on a timed session. There's no feed to scroll past it, no snooze button, and no way to talk yourself out of it โ€” just a straightforward trade: movement for minutes. How it works: - Choose the apps you want ScrollBreak to shield - Do push-ups or squats in front of your camera - ScrollBreak counts your reps on-device using Apple's Vision framework - Earned minutes go into your bank - Spend banked minutes to unlock a timed session in your shielded apps Your privacy: Rep counting happens entirely on your device. ScrollBreak never records, saves, or transmits video. Nothing about your workouts leaves your phone. Set your own earn rate during setup, track your banked minutes, and build a habit of moving before you scroll. 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 ads: ScrollBreak at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Screen Time Control versus ScrollBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlScrollBreak
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better18.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size156 MB15 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?
Screen Time Control shows ads; ScrollBreak does not.
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 September 16, 2026 and ScrollBreak on September 21, 2026.

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