Privacy first
Your camera stays yours.
Pushup and squat detection runs entirely on your device. No video is ever uploaded, stored, or transmitted. Only rep counts sync to your account.
The problem
Willpower lost. Hours gone.
Every swipe is engineered to keep you scrolling. Apps that track your screen time tell you what you already know — they don't change anything. Break Scroll puts a physical price on every unlock, so taking a break means earning it with your body.
How it works
Three steps. No willpower required.
01
Pick the apps
Choose the social and entertainment apps you want to gate — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, anything.
02
Get gated
When you open a blocked app, Break Scroll takes over the screen with a challenge. No challenge, no scroll.
03
Move to unlock
Bang out pushups, squats, or steps. Your camera and step counter track reps on-device. Unlock granted.
Features
Built to break habits, not your phone.
Pushup challenges
On-device pose detection counts every clean rep. Scaled difficulty so you grow stronger over time.
Squat challenges
Form-aware squats with depth detection. Skip half-reps — your phone knows.
Step goals
Use the device step counter as an unlock. Stand up, walk it off, earn the scroll.
Screen-time insights
See exactly how much time you reclaimed. Streaks, trends, and honest weekly reports.
On-device pose AI
Camera frames never leave your phone. The model runs locally — only rep counts get saved.
Streaks & stats
Daily streaks, weekly leaderboards with yourself, and motivational nudges when you slip.
FAQ
Things people ask.
How much does Break Scroll cost?
Break Scroll Premium is €6.99/month or €47.88/year. New users get a Welcome offer — €2.99/month for the first 6 months. Premium unlocks unlimited blocked apps, advanced challenge modes, and deeper insights. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in Google Play.
Does it really block apps on Android?
Yes. The app uses the Android accessibility service plus usage-stats permission to detect when a blocked app is opened, then overlays the challenge gate. Until you complete the challenge, the blocked app is dismissed.
Does my workout video get uploaded?
No. Pushup and squat detection uses a TensorFlow.js pose model running locally inside the app. Camera frames never leave your device — only the resulting rep count is saved to your account.
Is iOS supported?
An iOS version is on the roadmap. iOS limits app-blocking to the Screen Time API, so the unlock-to-scroll flow looks slightly different. Android is shipping first.
How do I delete my account and data?
Open the app and go to Settings → Delete account. Your authentication record and Firestore profile (workout history, blocked-app list) are removed immediately. Google may retain backups for up to 30 days per their standard policy.
What permissions does the app need?
Camera (for on-device pose detection), Activity Recognition (for the step counter), Usage Stats and Accessibility (to detect and gate blocked apps), and Display Over Other Apps (to show the challenge gate). Full breakdown is in the privacy policy.
Where can I read the legal documents?
The full Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are on this site. The same text is available inside the app under Settings → Privacy Policy and Settings → Terms of Service.