Comparison · checked 27 September 2026
MiniMove vs Pushscroll
Pushscroll and MiniMove both keep social apps closed until you move, but Pushscroll focuses on camera-counted reps where one rep earns one minute, while MiniMove mixes 46 body, breathing, mind and care Moves with windows that count real usage. Pick Pushscroll for rep-counting workouts; pick MiniMove for variety, a discreet mode in public and a free core loop.
Verdict
Who should pick which?
Choose Pushscroll if…
You want real workouts with camera-counted reps and like the idea of banking one minute per rep.
Choose MiniMove if…
You want shorter Moves that also include breathing, mind and care, a discreet option for the bus or the office, windows that count the time you actually spend in the app, and a core loop that stays free.
Side by side
MiniMove and Pushscroll, criterion by criterion.
| Criterion | MiniMove | Pushscroll |
|---|---|---|
| How you unlock | One Move of 90 seconds or less (squats, a breath, a glass of water…), checked by timer, taps, motion or pedometer. No camera needed. | Camera-counted reps: push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, sit-ups, planks, squat holds. One rep earns one minute, and minutes are banked. |
| Body and mind variety | 46 Moves in 4 families: Body, Breathe, Mind and Care. | Body only: we found no breathing or mind exercises on its listing. |
| Discreet mode in public | Yes: one tap swaps in an invisible Move such as a breath, an intention check or calf raises. | None listed: the exercises happen in front of the camera. |
| Unlock timer | Real use: 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes spent in the app, capped at twice that on the clock. | Banked minutes. Several App Store reviews say unlocked time runs on the clock rather than on real use. |
| Tone | Positive: Moves are earned, never paid, and skipped scrolls are celebrated. | Fitness challenge, pitched as “Replace Doomscrolling with Fitness”. |
| Free version | Core loop free forever, no account: 3 apps, 13 Moves, unlimited unlocks. | Free trial; a subscription is required for full use. |
| Price (US App Store) | MiniMove+ $8.99/month or $49.99/year, each with a 7-day trial, or $119.99 once (€9.99, €59.99, €129.99). | $14.99/month; $24.99 to $59.99/year. Rated 4.7 (18K ratings). |
| Web dashboard | Coming soon: Bank, streak and MiniScore on a big screen, with an optional account. | None found: pushscroll.com is a one-page site. |
Sources: Pushscroll on the App Store · Pushscroll website
Questions
Pushscroll or MiniMove: your questions.
Is Pushscroll free?
Pushscroll offers a free trial, then a subscription is required for full use: $14.99 a month or $24.99 to $59.99 a year on the US App Store (checked 27 September 2026). MiniMove's core loop is free forever.
Does Pushscroll need the camera?
Yes: Pushscroll counts your reps with the camera. MiniMove never needs the camera; Moves are checked by timer, taps, motion or the pedometer.
Can I use Pushscroll and MiniMove together?
You can, but two gates on the same app add friction and can get in each other's way. Pick one tool per app: for example, keep one on the apps you want to pause and MiniMove on the apps you want to earn.
Which one works in French?
Both apps are available in French. MiniMove also publishes its site, guides and support in French.
Which one counts real usage time?
MiniMove: its windows count the minutes you actually spend in the app, capped at twice that on the clock. Several Pushscroll reviews say its unlocked time follows the clock.
Ready?
Your next scroll starts with a small win.
Free, no account. iPhone with iOS 26.5 or later.