We make people do push-ups before opening addictive apps - verified through camera pose detection. Our goal is to replace doomscrolling with exercise.

500k+ downloads, bootstrapped and profitable, very quickly growing.

Looking for someone strong in Kotlin Multiplatform + Compose Multiplatform + Swift/SwiftUI who works independently, uses AI to ship fast, and can implement a pixel-perfect Figma design.

Bonus: Supabase, Amplitude, native Android/iOS knowledge (e.g., Screen Time).

Small team, work directly with founders, long-term role. We’ve got big plans to make Pushscroll the app of the year, and there are exciting challenges to get there.

Reach out: contact@pushscroll.com

We make people do push-ups before opening addictive apps - verified through camera pose detection. Our goal is to replace doomscrolling with exercise.

500k+ downloads, bootstrapped and profitable, very quickly growing.

Looking for someone strong in Kotlin Multiplatform + Compose Multiplatform + Swift/SwiftUI who works independently, uses AI to ship fast, and can implement a pixel-perfect Figma design.

Bonus: Supabase, Amplitude, native Android/iOS knowledge (e.g., Screen Time).

Small team, work directly with founders, long-term role. We’ve got big plans to make Pushscroll the app of the year, and there are a lot of challenging problems to get there.

Reach out: contact@pushscroll.com

I would never want to leave my computer open within 300 meters of you

Screen-time app that makes you do push-ups before you can scroll addictive apps. 350k+ users.

Looking for someone strong in Kotlin Multiplatform + Compose Multiplatform + Swift/SwiftUI who isn't afraid of platform-specific APIs (Screen Time on iOS, Accessibility/UsageStats on Android) and can ship very fast.

Stack: Supabase (auth/DB/edge functions), Superwall, Amplitude, MediaPipe for pose detection. Good design sense matters - you'll be translating Figma → production UI.

Small team, work directly with founders. It’s a long-term role in an exciting app (help us fight doomscrolling!) where you can have a lot of impact. Reach out: contact@pushscroll.com

I was literally thinking about quitting in August. My motivation is now at an all-time high - some users have done >8k pushups :)

As always, the key has been the marketing (10M views on Instagram). But we have to improve the product to make people love it even more. So the roadmap is more full than ever.

[1] https://pushscroll.com

My first attempt was an app that intentionally made social media apps more annoying (https://speedbumpapp.com). It reminded me when I'd been scrolling for too long. But I still had to resist the urge to uninstall it - just like how my brain ignored Apple's Screen Time warnings.

Back at the drawing board, I noticed a pattern: people who don't doomscroll are just too busy for that. When my calendar is filled with friends or sports, I can't waste time on the couch.

This led me to Pushscroll, which helps you replace doomscrolling with exercise. 1 pushup = 1 minute of scrolling allowed. We also detect squats and plank with computer vision (on-device).

It won't fix everything - being bored is an important skill to master. But embracing boredom is the last step in this journey. Pushscroll is as easy to open as social media, and seeing progress is surprisingly motivating. We have a bunch of features planned - it's such a fun idea.

I'd love your feedback and hope it helps you swap some scrolls with reps :)

- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pushscroll-screen-time-gym/id6...

- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushscroll...

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44694652

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So I'm giving a try to a project which started with marketing. No implementation, just a TikTok to see if people like it. And holy crap, we got 75k views!

The new idea [2] is easier to explain (1 pushup = 1 minute of scrolling) and already has a community. Plus, not working alone helps me focus on what I'm good at: programming. I don't regret learning about other areas but doing marketing for a living is not my thing.

I'm not getting rid of SpeedBump, though. It's a fun side project and it does help people :)

[1] https://speedbumpapp.com

[2] https://pushscroll.com

Do founder stories ("I built this") or demos ("here's this SaaS you'll like"). They get less views than memes or tangential videos. But conversion is much higher and you'll get replies from people who liked it or tried it out. So you can send them a message to ask for feedback.

I never thought that as an engineer I'd be doing TikToks. And here I am. It's fun to crack the algorithm little by little, but also frustrating because it's like a black box.

So far, I've discovered that going to the point works best. For example, I was sharing student tips and mentioning my app to improve focus. But conversion and engagement were terrible. Instead, I'm doing founder stories and tutorials, which get less views but more downloads. Plus, I can ask people in the comments for feedback on the app!

I'm happy to be doing something that devs overlook so much: marketing. Even if it's tough and slow. It's been an awesome learning experience.

[1] https://speedbumpapp.com/en/

Maybe doomscrolling is reading too many news for you? Or do you think it's not too excessive?