About Push Up to Scroll & Unblock
Push Up to Scroll & Unblock is an iPhone and iPad app that adds a movement pause before distracting apps. You choose which apps to restrict through Screen Time, pick push-ups or squats, and each clean rep earns minutes in one shared daily wallet. When the wallet runs out, the selected apps are blocked again.
On-device camera-based pose detection counts the reps, and the camera is only used during workout sessions. Minutes earned per rep can be adjusted in settings, and the app shows stats, streaks and achievements. Full blocking and unlocking requires an auto-renewable subscription, with weekly, monthly and yearly options priced by region and shown in the app. The developer says it does not provide medical advice.
Key features
- Restrict chosen apps with Screen Time
- Push-up and squat rep counting by camera
- On-device pose detection
- Shared daily screen time wallet
- Adjustable minutes earned per rep
- Stats, streaks and achievements
Good fit for
- Cutting down on social media scrolling
- Building a daily exercise habit
Push Up to Scroll & Unblock: questions and answers
- What is Push Up to Scroll & Unblock used for?
- Push Up to Scroll & Unblock is an iOS app that keeps chosen apps locked until you do push-ups or squats, which the camera counts as screen time earned. It is a good fit for cutting down on social media scrolling and building a daily exercise habit.
- How much does Push Up to Scroll & Unblock cost?
- Paid plans for Push Up to Scroll & Unblock start at $7.99, and there is no free plan.
- Is Push Up to Scroll & Unblock open source?
- No. Push Up to Scroll & Unblock is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Productivity category, open-source options include Foqos, NetNewsWire and Wger.
- What are some alternatives to Push Up to Scroll & Unblock?
- Push Up to Scroll & Unblock competes with Freedom.
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