# Push Up Time vs ChessScroll

The clearest difference is rating: Push Up Time at 4.9 against ChessScroll's 3.0. Push Up Time also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Push Up Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ChessScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Push Up Time holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Up Time has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Push Up Time ships an update every 10 days, ChessScroll fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push Up Time | ChessScroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-time-app-blocker/id6762063406/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessscroll-earn-your-scroll/id6789703834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 85 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ISMAIL FATIH BIRAK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855298398) | [MICHAŁ ROSTKOWSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888939019) |

## What reviewers say

### Push Up Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-time-app-blocker/id6762063406)

This app helps you break free from endless scrolling by requiring you to complete quick exercises before unlocking distracting apps or websites. Earn temporary access to your chosen apps by doing push-ups, squats, or planks, fostering healthier screen time habits.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Exercise-based unlocking (push-ups, squats, planks), Camera-based exercise detection, Temporary unlock sessions, Screen time balance tracking, Distraction-free design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quit Scroll Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Quit Scroll Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### ChessScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessscroll-earn-your-scroll/id6789703834)

This app locks distracting applications behind chess puzzles. Solve a puzzle to earn minutes of screen time for your chosen apps. It aims to reduce screen time by integrating practice into existing habits.

**Highlights:** App locking with chess puzzles, Customizable scroll time per puzzle, Offline puzzle functionality, Personalized puzzle difficulty, Privacy-focused, no account needed, Reduces screen time through habit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push Up Time free?

Push Up Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChessScroll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Push Up Time or ChessScroll?

Push Up Time is rated higher. Push Up Time averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ChessScroll averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Push Up Time or ChessScroll have ads?

Neither Push Up Time nor ChessScroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Push Up Time or ChessScroll?

Push Up Time ships an update every 10 days, and ChessScroll fortnightly. Most recently, Push Up Time was updated on October 7, 2026 and ChessScroll on October 15, 2026.

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