# PushToPlay vs Merge Couples

The clearest difference is rating: Merge Couples at 5.0 against PushToPlay's 4.4. Merge Couples also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PushToPlay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Couples sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. PushToPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Merge Couples holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushToPlay has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushToPlay | Merge Couples |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushtoplay-reduce-screen-time/id6670372672/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-couples/id6757362598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jai Chawla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762338285) | [Thomas Vaccaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819812952) |

## What reviewers say

### PushToPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushtoplay-reduce-screen-time/id6670372672)

This app transforms screen time management into a fitness challenge. It blocks distracting apps and requires users to complete pushups, counted by advanced AI camera technology, to unlock them. It helps build healthier digital habits and a consistent exercise routine.

**Highlights:** Block apps with pushups, AI camera pushup counting, Custom blocking schedules, Digital detox, Gamified self-improvement, Usage analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Merge Couples

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-couples/id6757362598)

This app consolidates shared couple activities like schedules, tasks, finances, and meal planning into a single, organized dashboard. It features an AI assistant to help manage shared life and reduce decision stress.

**Highlights:** Shared schedule with real-time sync, Visual task boards with accountability, Shared spending tracking and budgeting, Meal planning and grocery list generation, AI assistant for voice and text commands, Private, couple-only data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Merge Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Merge Family Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Merge Premium Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Merge Family Annual | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushToPlay free?

PushToPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Merge Couples free?

Merge Couples is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PushToPlay or Merge Couples?

Merge Couples is rated higher. PushToPlay averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Merge Couples averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PushToPlay or Merge Couples have ads?

Merge Couples shows ads; PushToPlay does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*