Comparison

PushBlock vs Push Up Scroll

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

Head to head
About

PushBlock

This app blocks distracting applications until you earn back access by completing physical exercises. It uses your device's camera to count reps, turning screen time reduction into a fitness activity.

Highlights
  • Blocks distracting apps using Screen Time
  • Earn screen time by doing pushups
  • Camera counts pushup repetitions
  • Build streaks for consistent usage
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Integrates fitness with screen time reduction
Features
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The only unlock button is your body. PushBlock shields your distracting apps until you earn them back, one pushup at a time. No "tap ignore." No loopholes. If you want in, you work for it. Other blockers ask nicely, and you bypass them in two taps. PushBlock is different: it uses Apple Screen Time to make blocking real, and the only way past the shield is to put your phone down and do a pushup. Your camera counts the reps. You earn the minutes. You spend them on the apps that were eating your day. IMPOSSIBLE TO BYPASS Built on Apple's Screen Time engine. When an app is blocked, it stays blocked, until you earn time the hard way. EARN YOUR SCREEN TIME 1 pushup = 2 minutes. Your camera counts every rep in real time. Bank them into your daily pool and spend them when you choose. GET FIT WHILE YOU CUT BACK Every doomscroll urge becomes a set of pushups. Less screen time, more strength, without thinking about it. BLOCK WHAT STEALS YOUR FOCUS TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit: block everything, or pick your worst offenders. Keep the apps you actually need. BUILD A STREAK Stay under your limit and keep your streak alive. Daily quests keep you honest. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps to block. 2. Try to open one, and PushBlock shields it. 3. Do pushups to earn minutes, then spend them. That's the deal. "I got ripped and lost my social media addiction." "I finally feel free from my phone." "I feel like I got my brain back." You don't quit a habit. You replace it. Download PushBlock and make your phone earn its place in your day. PushBlock requires Screen Time permission to block apps. A subscription unlocks full blocking after a free trial; terms shown in-app. Cancel anytime. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at hello@mathroda.dev *THE APP REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Push Up Scroll

This app transforms your urge to scroll into a physical workout. It locks distracting apps until you complete a set of push-ups, counted by your camera. Earn timed access to your apps while building a movement habit.

Highlights
  • Lock any distracting app
  • Live camera rep counter
  • Customizable exercise difficulty
  • Timed app access after workout
  • Daily streak tracking
  • In-app challenges
Features
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Do push-ups to unlock the apps that steal your time. Push Up Scroll turns the urge to doomscroll into a rep. Pick the apps that hook you, and the moment you open one the screen locks until you finish a quick set. No willpower required. Move first, scroll second. Set it once and forget it. Choose your apps, choose your reps, and let your camera do the counting. How it works +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Lock the apps you overuse. When you reach for one, Push Up Scroll blocks it and asks for a quick set of push-ups. Your camera counts every rep in real time. Hit your target and the app unlocks for a set window, then locks itself again. Key features +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ • Lock any app: social, games, anything that drains your day • Live camera rep counter that watches your form and counts for you • Choose your exercise and difficulty level • Earn timed access, then it re-locks automatically • Track every rep and build a daily streak • Challenges that keep you focused Why Push Up Scroll? +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Screen time limits are easy to tap past. A set of push-ups is not. Instead of only blocking your apps, Push Up Scroll makes you earn them, so every unlock leaves you a little stronger. When to use Push Up Scroll +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ • Reaching for Instagram, TikTok or YouTube on autopilot • Breaking a doomscroll or dopamine loop • Building a movement habit without a gym • Cutting screen time without going cold turkey Simple by design +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ No accounts, no clutter. Pick your apps, pick your reps, and let Push Up Scroll handle the rest. Move more, scroll less. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PushBlock4 screens
Push Up Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PushBlock at 4.3 against Push Up Scroll's 3.0. PushBlock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Push Up Scroll's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). 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. PushBlock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Push Up Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PushBlock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushBlock has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushBlock ships an update every 3 weeks, Push Up Scroll every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PushBlock versus Push Up Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushBlockPush Up Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMouawia Hammoappsix

Customer experience

PushBlock

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Push Up Scroll

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PushBlock

Subscriptions5
  • Pushblock Pro - Weekly$9.997 Days
  • PushBlock Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Pushblock Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • PushBlock Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Pushblock Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Push Up Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Push Up Scroll: Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Push Up Scroll: Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PushBlock free?
PushBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Up Scroll free?
Push Up Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PushBlock or Push Up Scroll?
PushBlock is rated higher. PushBlock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Push Up Scroll averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PushBlock or Push Up Scroll have ads?
Neither PushBlock nor Push Up Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushBlock or Push Up Scroll?
PushBlock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Push Up Scroll every 2 months. Most recently, PushBlock was updated on October 6, 2026 and Push Up Scroll on October 12, 2026.

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