# Screen Time & App Blocker vs PushUp Time

Screen Time & App Blocker and PushUp Time both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Screen Time & App Blocker's written reviews are positive against 45% of PushUp Time's. PushUp Time's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 79). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time & App Blocker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PushUp Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Screen Time & App Blocker against 4.7 for PushUp Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Screen Time & App Blocker's written reviews are positive against 45% of PushUp Time's.

Screen Time & App Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, PushUp Time every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time & App Blocker | PushUp Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6737836744/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 156 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Braly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637078418) | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time & App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6737836744)

Take control of your digital life and boost productivity. Block distracting apps and notifications, set personal goals, and track your usage to build healthier habits and achieve more.

**Highlights:** Focus Mode to block apps and notifications, App blocking for time-wasting apps, Personal goal setting for screen time and productivity, Usage tracking with weekly reports, Reminders and alerts for time limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyScreen Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| MyScreen Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| MyScreen Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with productivity and focus
- 👍 Customizable app blocking
- 🔒 Effective at limiting screen time
- 💡 Useful for ADHD and phone addiction
- 👍 Affordable and good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app freezes and glitches
- 💡 Could use more customization options for schedules
- 🔍 Unclear how to use all features

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes at launch on bad connections
- Can't always override blocked apps

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed scheduling options
- Improve tutorial and onboarding experience
- Introduce a dark mode option


### PushUp Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784)

Transform screen time into workout time by doing exercises to unlock distracting apps. On-device AI accurately counts your reps for push-ups, squats, and sit-ups. Choose your unlock duration and make mindless scrolling a thing of the past.

**Highlights:** AI rep counting on-device, Block distracting apps, Customizable unlock windows, Unlock single or multiple apps, Offline functionality, Supports push-ups, squats, sit-ups

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Limited Time Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly+ | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Captures push-ups perfectly
- 👍 Encourages exercise and reduces phone usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app
- 🐛 App stuck in a loop
- 🐛 Endless login loop
- 🐛 App doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck in a loop
- Endless login loop
- App doesn't work as advertised

**Requested features**

- Make the app free to download


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time & App Blocker free?

Screen Time & App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PushUp Time free?

PushUp Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time & App Blocker or PushUp Time?

PushUp Time is rated higher. Screen Time & App Blocker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while PushUp Time averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Screen Time & App Blocker or PushUp Time have ads?

Both Screen Time & App Blocker and PushUp Time show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time & App Blocker or PushUp Time?

Screen Time & App Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and PushUp Time every 8 days. Most recently, Screen Time & App Blocker was updated on August 12, 2026 and PushUp Time on September 28, 2026.

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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.*