Most software companies build only for clients. At BrainBox Automations, we also build our own products — because the best way to prove we can turn an idea into a real, working app is to do it ourselves. ScrollToll is that proof. This is the story of why we built it, what it does, and what it means if you're a founder with an idea of your own.
The problem: a generation stuck in the scroll
Doomscrolling has quietly become one of the defining habits of this generation. Hours disappear into endless feeds, attention spans shrink, and most people know it's happening but can't seem to stop. The apps are designed to keep you scrolling — and willpower alone rarely wins that fight.
We didn't want to build another app that just counts your screen time and hopes you feel guilty. We wanted to build something that actually changes the habit. That idea became ScrollToll.
The idea: earn your screen time
ScrollToll is built on a simple but powerful principle: make screen time something you earn, not something you take for granted.
Instead of a passcode or a “take a breath” prompt you can tap straight through, ScrollToll asks for something real. When your earned time runs out, unlocking apps like Instagram, TikTok or YouTube means completing real exercise — pushups, squats, or overhead reaches — verified in real time by AI pose detection through your camera.
You can't fake it, and you can't tap past it. In one move, a bad habit becomes a healthier one: less mindless scrolling, more movement.
What ScrollToll does
- AI-powered exercise detection — on-device pose estimation counts your reps in real time. All processing happens on your phone; no video is recorded, stored, or uploaded.
- Smart app blocking — choose which apps to lock, and bank screen time as you earn it.
- Usage insights — a clear dashboard of your screen time and most-used apps.
- Personalised onboarding — a quick setup that tailors goals to your habits.
- Privacy by design — your data stays on your device.
ScrollToll is live on iOS and Android, and has grown to 30,000+ users with a 4.8 rating.
- Website — getscrolltoll.app
- App Store — ScrollToll — Screen Time Gym on the Apple App Store
- Google Play — ScrollToll on the Google Play Store
Why this matters beyond ScrollToll
ScrollToll wasn't a side experiment. We took it from a raw idea — “what if you had to move your body to earn your scroll?” — all the way to a polished, AI-powered app in real users' hands. We designed the concept, built the on-device AI, shipped it to both app stores, and grew a real user base.
That's the same journey a founder goes through. And it's exactly what we do for the founders we work with.
Have an idea that could change how people live or work?
If you're a founder or entrepreneur in the USA or Europe with an idea that could genuinely change how people live, work, or build better habits — we'd like to help you build it.
We're not just a client-services agency. We're builders who ship our own products, which means we understand the founder's journey from the inside: validating the idea, building an AI-native MVP fast, getting it into users' hands, and improving it from real feedback.
Whether your idea is an AI product, a mobile app, a SaaS platform, or something no one has tried yet, BrainBox Automations can take it from concept to launch — the same way we did with ScrollToll.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ScrollToll?+
ScrollToll is a screen-time app built by BrainBox Automations that helps you cut down on doomscrolling by making you earn app access through real, camera-verified exercise.
Did BrainBox build ScrollToll in-house?+
Yes. ScrollToll is our own product — designed, built, and shipped by our team — which is why it's proof of how we build products for founders.
Do you work with founders outside your own products?+
Yes. We partner with founders and businesses in the USA, Europe and beyond to turn their ideas into AI-native apps, SaaS platforms, and automations.
How do I get started with my idea?+
Reach out through our site with a short description of your idea, and we'll talk through how to take it from concept to launch.
Have an idea worth building?
We're the team that built ScrollToll — from concept to an AI-powered app with 30,000+ users. If you're a founder in the USA or Europe with an idea, BrainBox Automations can take it from concept to launch.