# CutScroll vs Forge

The clearest difference is ads: CutScroll at none against Forge's shown. Forge's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CutScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CutScroll against 5.0 for Forge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CutScroll | Forge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutscroll-push-up-time/id6762033330/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-screen-time-app-blocker/id6770519138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 37 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Molham Alfakhri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833745003) | [Taoufik Jabbari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716696473) |

## What reviewers say

### CutScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutscroll-push-up-time/id6762033330)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-screen-time-app-blocker/id6770519138)

This app locks your distracting applications and requires you to complete physical exercises, like squats, to earn back screen time. It gamifies fitness by tracking reps automatically and offers features like daily streaks and leaderboards to motivate users.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Automatic rep counting via camera, Gamified progress tracking, Daily streaks and leaderboards, Customizable screen time rules, Multiple exercise modes (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forge Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CutScroll free?

CutScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Forge free?

Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CutScroll or Forge?

CutScroll and Forge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CutScroll or Forge have ads?

Forge shows ads; CutScroll does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*