Comparison

StepBloc vs Push Up Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StepBloc

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring physical activity to unlock distracting apps. Earn your app access by completing workouts like push-ups, squats, or reaching step goals. Take control of your digital habits and improve your health simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Earn app access through push-ups, squats, or steps
  • Block distracting apps until goals are met
  • App blocking scheduler
  • Set daily usage limits
  • Track focus minutes
  • Digital habit insights and reports
  • HealthKit integration for step tracking
Features
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StepBloc lets you earn your screen time by doing Push-ups, Squats and other workouts. For example, you need to do 10 push-ups to use instagram for 10 mins. Just follow 3 simple steps: +Choose the distracting apps. +Set your goal (Push-ups, Squats, or Steps). +Move! Apps stay blocked until your goal is hit. Why should you download StepBloc? + Control how much time you spend on distracting apps. + Reduce your screen time. + Stay healthy by staying active. + Reclaim your focus. Key Features: + Steps to unblock: Distracted apps are blocked unless you completed required number of steps. + Push-Ups to unblock: Distracted apps are blocked unless you completed required number of Push-Ups. + Squats to unblock: Distracted apps are blocked unless you completed required number of Squats. + App Blocking Scheduler: Set specific times to block distracting apps, ensuring uninterrupted focus during work, study, or leisure time. + Usage Limits: Define daily usage limits for your distracted apps. + Focus Tracker: Measure your daily focus minutes and block distracting apps until you complete your focus minute target. + Insights: Gain valuable insights into your digital habits with detailed analytics and reports. + Secure and Private: Rest assured that your data is safe with StepBloc. All of your data stays in the device. Take control of your digital distractions, reclaim your focus, and unlock your full potential with StepBloc. Download now and experience the transformative power of mindful device management! The Monthly Pass Subscribe to monthly pass to get unlimited access to blocks. - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - When you cancel a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. - While cancelling, Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded By using the app, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Terms: https://hamsters.tech/stepbloc-t-c Privacy: https://hamsters.tech/stepbloc-privacy-policy HealthKit Integration: StepBloc accesses your step count data from HealthKit to incentivize healthy habits. By linking your daily step count with app usage, StepBloc rewards you with app access based on your physical activity level. This integration encourages movement and ensures that you strike a balance between screen time and physical wellness. Note: HealthKit data is used only if user decides to use Step Block as the blocking method in app.

About

Push Up Time

This productivity tool helps you manage phone usage by locking distracting apps. Earn back screen time by completing exercises like push-ups, squats, or pull-ups, detected by AI.

Highlights
  • AI-powered rep detection
  • Block distracting apps
  • Earn screen time with exercise
  • Supports push-ups, squats, pull-ups
  • On-device AI processing
  • Detailed progress statistics
Features
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Unlock Your Apps with Your Sweat. Is your phone usage out of control? Do you want to build a workout habit but lack the motivation? Push Up Time - Block Apps is the smart productivity tool that trades your screen time for exercise. We don’t just block your distractions—we act as your personal AI trainer to help you earn them back. HOW IT WORKS Block Distractions: Select the apps that waste your time (Social Media, Games, etc.) and set a limit. Get Locked: When time is up, your apps are locked. Earn Time with AI: Place your phone on the floor or lean it against a wall. Our AI-powered camera detects your movement. Auto-Unlock: Complete your reps (Push-ups, Squats, or Pull-ups), and your apps unlock automatically! KEY FEATURES Advanced AI Rep Counter Forget manual entry or cheating. Our precise AI technology uses your camera to automatically detect and count your reps in real-time. It ensures every rep counts—literally. Multi-Exercise Support Choose your challenge to unlock your phone: Push-ups: Classic upper body strength. Squats: Perfect for legs and glutes. Pull-ups: For advanced upper body training. Smart Statistics Visualize your progress with detailed charts: Track daily and weekly rep counts. See exactly how much Earned time. Monitor your streaks to build lasting discipline. WHY CHOOSE US? No Wearables Needed: Just you and your phone. Privacy First: All AI detection happens on-device. No video is ever recorded or uploaded. Build Iron Discipline: Stop mindlessly scrolling and start mindfully moving. Download Push Up Time - Block Apps today. Let AI help you turn your addiction into strength! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ios-pushup-time-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pushup-time-terms

Screenshots

StepBloc4 screens
Push Up Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StepBloc at none against Push Up Time's shown. Push Up Time's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (87% vs 64%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StepBloc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Push Up Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Push Up Time holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 485 and 279 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of StepBloc's written reviews are positive against 87% of Push Up Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepBloc ships an update weekly, Push Up Time every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StepBloc versus Push Up Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBlocPush Up Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (485 ratings)4.9 (279 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings485 — better279
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamsters TechnologyMai Huy Mao

Customer experience

StepBloc

All ratings485 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative27.9%

Push Up Time

All ratings279 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

StepBloc

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Push-up counter can be cheated
  • Squat counter can be cheated
  • App keeps blocks after deletion
  • Push-up system is faulty
  • Squats not registered correctly
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  • Screen time rate incorrect
  • Analytics tab blank
  • Freezes phone
  • Push-up tracking measures face distance
  • App still blocks after exercise
  • Screen time shown is incorrect
  • Lifetime unlock price high

Requested features

14 requests
  • Accumulate screen time
  • Start day with screen time
  • Reset banked steps daily
  • Widget for progress tracking
  • Macbook app
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  • Nose detection mode
  • More exercise options (sit-ups, pull-ups)
  • Edit workouts for specific days
  • Bank minutes/time
  • Face-on push-up tracking
  • Camera tracking for exercises
  • Set multiple rules for exercise/time
  • See time left until next exercise
  • More free features

Push Up Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StepBloc

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Push Up Time

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$17.99

Questions

Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Up Time free?
Push Up Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepBloc or Push Up Time?
Push Up Time is rated higher. StepBloc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while Push Up Time averages 4.9 from 279 ratings.
Do StepBloc or Push Up Time have ads?
Push Up Time shows ads; StepBloc does not.
Which is updated more often, StepBloc or Push Up Time?
StepBloc ships an update weekly, and Push Up Time every 10 days. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on September 20, 2026 and Push Up Time on September 22, 2026.

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