Comparison

CutScroll vs ScrollBreak

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

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About

CutScroll

Transform screen time into fitness gains by trading scrolling time for exercise. This app blocker requires you to complete physical activities like push-ups to unlock access to your apps, helping you build healthier habits and an athletic physique.

Highlights
  • Exercise-based app timer
  • AI-powered rep detection
  • Smart app blocker
  • Fitness gamification
  • Progress tracking
  • Digital wellbeing tools
Features
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Turn Doomscrolling into Fitness Gains! Turn your screen time addiction into physical health! CutScroll is the revolutionary app blocker that trades push up time for scrolling time — helping you look better while breaking your phone addiction. > The Problem: You're wasting YEARS of your life doomscrolling. Studies show the average person spends 5-6 hours daily on their phone. That's over 10 years of your life mindlessly scrolling TikTok, Instagram, and other social media. Time you'll never get back. > The Solution: Exercise unlocks screen time. CutScroll flips your dopamine addiction on its head. Want to scroll? Use our app block technology to focus. To unlock your apps, you must do exercises first. One rep = more minutes of app time. It's that simple. You'll build an athletic physique while naturally maintaining your screen time controll. > Real Results Our Users Experience: Lost weight and gained muscle from daily exercise. Reduced screen time by 3-4 hours per day. Better sleep, focus, and mental clarity. Replaced social media addiction with fitness habits. More confidence from looking and feeling better. > KEY FEATURES: >> Exercise-Based App Timer Set time limits on any app or category. Unlock minutes through push up time, squats, and more! AI-powered detection ensures every rep counts. >> Smart App Blocker Block social media and addictive games instantly. Screen time controll that actually sticks. >> Fitness Gamification Track your progress and physical gains. Maintain daily workout streaks to stay motivated. Unlock new levels of difficulty as you get stronger. >> Digital Wellbeing Tools Detailed screen time reports. See exactly how much exercise you've earned. Set goals and crush your addiction. Dopamine detox made fun and rewarding. > Why CutScroll Works: Unlike other app blocker tools that rely on willpower alone, CutScroll creates a positive feedback loop. You'll actually WANT to exercise to earn your scrolling time. Users report that after just 2 weeks, they crave exercise instead of endless scrolling. > Perfect For: Anyone struggling with social media addiction. People who procrastinate with their phone. Those wanting to get fit but lacking motivation. Students needing better focus for studies. Professionals seeking maximum productivity. Anyone with ADHD struggling with phone distractions. > The Science: Research shows that pairing an unwanted behavior (excessive screen time) with a desired behavior (exercise) is the most effective way to build lasting habits. CutScroll leverages this psychological principle to transform your relationship with both your phone and your fitness. > Join the Movement: Stop letting social media companies profit from your addiction. Take back control of your time, health, and life. Download CutScroll today and join the community committed to glowing up together. Remember: Every minute you spend doomscrolling is a minute you could have spent becoming the best version of yourself. Make the switch. Download CutScroll now. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A CutScroll Premium subscription is required to use and enjoy full access to all features and content. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account after the free trial ends. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Terms: https://molhamalfa.github.io/cutscroll-legal/terms.html Privacy: https://molhamalfa.github.io/cutscroll-legal/privacy.html

About

ScrollBreak

Features
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Earn your scroll. Protect your sleep. Keep the apps you enjoy — 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 — 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: • Pick apps, categories, or sites to shield — blocking is free • Earn minutes with on-device exercise (squats free; Pro adds more + Apple Health steps) • Unlock a timed session; a Live Activity shows what’s left • At bedtime, the night lock wins — 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

CutScroll4 screens
ScrollBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CutScroll at 16.0 against ScrollBreak's 18.5. 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. CutScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CutScroll versus ScrollBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutScrollScrollBreak
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMolham AlfakhriAshish Koirala

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CutScroll

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
3 purchases

ScrollBreak

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

Questions

Is CutScroll free?
CutScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollBreak free?
ScrollBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CutScroll or ScrollBreak have ads?
Neither CutScroll nor ScrollBreak shows ads.

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