Comparison

Exscroll vs BlockUp

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

Head to head
About

Exscroll

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Turn workouts into screen time and make scrolling something you earn. Exscroll is an exercise-powered app blocker for iPhone. Choose distracting apps, complete a workout, bank earned minutes, then spend those minutes on timed access. It replaces automatic scrolling with a simple loop: move first, scroll later. WORK OUT. EARN MINUTES. UNLOCK APPS. β€’ Choose apps and categories to limit using Apple Screen Time β€’ Complete camera-counted exercises and earn screen time β€’ Bank your minutes and spend them on timed unlocks β€’ Set reward rates to fit your goals and routine β€’ Track reps, workouts, steps, earned minutes, streaks, and progress MOVE YOUR WAY Earn time with push-ups, squats, sit-ups, jumping jacks, lunges, squat holds, diamond push-ups, or eligible steps from Apple Health. Camera-based exercise sessions count completed movements, while Health steps let everyday activity contribute too. TURN FITNESS INTO A JOURNEY Stay motivated through a journey of monster battles. Complete the exercise linked to each encounter, defeat monsters, climb the ranks, finish daily and weekly quests, collect trophies, and keep your streak alive. Save progress during longer battles and continue later. BUILT FOR FOCUS AND BETTER HABITS Use Exscroll when you want to: β€’ Reduce doomscrolling and social media distraction β€’ Add friction before opening distracting apps β€’ Build a more consistent workout habit β€’ Turn screen time limits into a motivating fitness challenge β€’ See the connection between movement and app time EXSCROLL PRO App selection, app blocking, timed unlocks, and Hard Mode require an Exscroll Pro auto-renewing subscription. Monthly and annual options may be available. Current pricing and billing periods are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when purchase is confirmed. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://exscroll.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://exscroll.app/privacy/ Support: https://exscroll.app/#contact Download Exscroll and turn the urge to scroll into a reason to move.

About

BlockUp

Features
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Earn your screen time by moving. BlockUp puts Apple’s system shield on apps you pick. Do real push-ups with the front camera to earn minutes. Spend them and the shield lifts while you use the app. Time counts down only while that app is open. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps to lock. 2. Open one. The shield appears. 3. Open BlockUp. Get in frame. Do the reps. Each rep adds one minute. 4. Spend the tank. Switch back to the app. WHAT YOU GET β€’ Real rep counting on the front camera. Frames stay on your iPhone. β€’ Push-ups and one blocked app, free, with no cap. β€’ Extra apps, squats, and sit-ups with Premium. β€’ Adult self-lock. You block, you move, you unlock. No parent or child account. β€’ No account. FREE AND PREMIUM Push-ups and one blocked app stay free forever. Premium unlocks more apps plus squats and sit-ups. BlockUp Premium β€’ Monthly: $9.99 per month β€’ Yearly: $29.99 per year, with a 3-day free trial Prices may vary by storefront. The price shown in the app is the price you pay. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The subscription renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. This app is a screen-time and workout tool. It is not medical advice. Deleting BlockUp or turning off Screen Time access in Settings lifts the shield. Privacy Policy: https://clancywist.github.io/repup-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://clancywist.github.io/repup-legal/support.html

Screenshots

Exscroll4 screens
BlockUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Exscroll at 16.4 against BlockUp's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Exscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BlockUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Exscroll versus BlockUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExscrollBlockUp
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size145 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTonet I JuhaszClancy Wist

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Exscroll

Subscriptions2
  • Exscroll Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Exscroll Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
2 purchases

BlockUp

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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