Comparison

MindfulBytes vs PushUp Unlock

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

Head to head
About

MindfulBytes

Features
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**Break free from doomscrolling and crush your health goals with MindfulBytes!** Seamlessly sync with Apple Health and Screen Time to set your own rules and define what a perfect day looks like for you. Choose daily targets and unlock time rewards on your most distracting apps when you reach them. Track your progress, celebrate your wins, and take control of your screen time — one mindful moment at a time. **Terms (EULA):** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ **Privacy Policy:** https://kushtrim17.github.io/mindfulbytes-legal/privacy-policy.html

About

PushUp Unlock

This app encourages mindful screen time by requiring users to complete a set of push-ups before accessing chosen distracting applications. It offers personalized goals and automatic re-locking for intentional usage, with all camera processing done locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Block selected distracting apps
  • Unlock apps with push-up sets
  • On-device pose tracking
  • Per-app goals and unlock times
  • Automatic re-locking
  • No account required
  • Private camera processing
Features
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MOVE MORE. SCROLL LESS. Distracting apps are designed to pull you back in. PushUp Unlock puts movement between impulse and access—turning app blocking into an exciting push-up battle. Choose the apps that steal your attention. When you want to open one, face a monster and race to complete your push-up target first. Win the battle to unlock only that app. Lose, and it stays locked. No more mindless opening. Every minute of screen time is earned through movement. A NEW WAY TO BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS PushUp Unlock combines app blocking, fitness, and real-time competition in one completely new experience. • Challenge four monsters with different difficulty levels • Complete 5, 10, 20, or 40 push-ups to win • Earn 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes of app access • Battles last up to 40 seconds • The battle ends immediately when you or the monster reaches the target • Monsters follow a fixed pace—no real players are involved BEAT THE MONSTER. EARN YOUR TIME. Start with Forest Goblin, step up to Tempest Golem and The Nightwyrm, or take on Dreadhorn—the ultimate challenge. The harder the monster, the greater the reward. TAKE BACK YOUR ATTENTION • Restrict distracting apps using Screen Time • Unlock only the app you selected • Keep all other restricted apps locked • Automatically re-lock the app when your earned time ends • Replace impulsive scrolling with healthy movement • Track your push-up totals and completed workouts • Use limited emergency access when you truly need it • Personalize your profile with your own photo or hero avatar • No account required PRIVATE, ON-DEVICE PUSH-UP DETECTION Push-up detection runs entirely on your device. Your camera video is never uploaded, shared, or saved. PushUp Unlock requires an auto-renewing subscription after onboarding. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Service: https://pushupunlock.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pushupunlock.com/privacy/ Beat the monster. Unlock your app. Build healthier screen habits—one push-up at a time.

Screenshots

MindfulBytes4 screens
PushUp Unlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PushUp Unlock at every 2 weeks against MindfulBytes's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MindfulBytes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PushUp Unlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindfulBytes ships an update every 4 months, PushUp Unlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MindfulBytes versus PushUp Unlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindfulBytesPushUp Unlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKushtrim Abdiju辰 龚

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MindfulBytes

Subscriptions2
  • All access$2.991 Month
  • All Access$24.991 Year
3 purchases

PushUp Unlock

Subscriptions3
  • PushUp Unlock Weekly$9.997 Days
  • PushUp Unlock Annual$29.991 Year
  • PushUp Unlock Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is MindfulBytes free?
MindfulBytes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUp Unlock free?
PushUp Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindfulBytes or PushUp Unlock have ads?
Neither MindfulBytes nor PushUp Unlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MindfulBytes or PushUp Unlock?
MindfulBytes ships an update every 4 months, and PushUp Unlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, MindfulBytes was updated on October 1, 2026 and PushUp Unlock on October 4, 2026.

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