Business idea · Education
Push Scroll App
Push Scroll App is an iOS app that blocks access to social media until the user completes a set number of pushups, effectively combining fitness challenges with social media usage. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "Dumb iPhone Apps Are Making People Rich Again (Here’s how)" (aired February 24, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | Dumb iPhone Apps Are Making People Rich Again (Here’s how) |
| Aired | February 24, 2026 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | UOS (Entrepreneur Operating System), YouTube Strategy Agency, Push Scroll, Hampton, Puff Count, Five-O Scanner |
The problem it solves
This app addresses the issue of excessive social media usage by promoting physical activity and healthier habits among users.
How it makes money
Subscription model or one-time purchase, with potential in-app purchases for additional features or challenges.
Skills you need
App development skills, marketing knowledge, and an understanding of user behavior in the fitness and social media domains.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of fitness app integrations with social media platforms makes the Push Scroll App viable now, as users increasingly seek ways to balance online engagement with health goals. A strong first-revenue move could be promoting the app through fitness-focused subreddits like r/Fitness, where users actively discuss workout challenges and share progress. A key risk is the potential for high customer acquisition costs due to competition with established fitness apps, which may require significant marketing investment to attract users away from their current platforms.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- UOS (Entrepreneur Operating System)
A framework for managing company operations and goals, often used by startups to streamline processes.
- YouTube Strategy Agency
An agency that helps large companies build their YouTube teams and develop effective content strategies.
- Push Scroll
An app that blocks access to social media until the user completes a set number of push-ups.
- Hampton
A company that operates using asynchronous systems to manage tasks and workflows, allowing flexibility for employees.
- Puff Count
An app designed to help users track their nicotine usage in order to quit vaping.
- Five-O Scanner
An iPhone app that allows users to listen to police scanner feeds.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: Dumb iPhone Apps Are Making People Rich Again (Here’s how)
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.