Comparison

Screencat vs PushUp App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Screencat

This app helps users break phone addiction and stop doomscrolling by "locking" distracting applications. Users earn coins by using the app, which can be spent to unlock apps or customize a virtual pet.

Highlights
  • Lock distracting apps
  • Gamified unlocking process
  • Earn coins for app usage
  • Customize virtual pet
  • Stop doomscrolling
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Are you addicted to your phone? Screencat is here to help! Screencat is a fun, simple, and super effective way to tame your phone addiction, and stop doomscrolling. Screencat lets you "lock" distracting apps and will force you to go through an unlocking process before you can use any apps you add. For every app you add to Screencat, you will earn coins. You can spend these coins to unlock apps, or buy stylish accessories for you cat! See our terms of service here - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PushUp App Blocker

Transform screen time into fitness time. This app locks distracting applications, requiring you to complete pushups to regain access. Track your progress and build healthier habits by turning app usage into a physical challenge.

Highlights
  • Pushup-powered app unlock
  • Camera-based pushup detection
  • Customizable pushup goals
  • Performance tracking and stats
  • Monitor app usage
  • Sleek and intuitive interface
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PushBlock - Unlock Apps with Pushups PushBlock helps you regain control over your screen time by turning your addictive apps into pushup challenges. Lock distracting apps until you complete a set of pushups and track your fitness progress, all while staying motivated to move. Key Features: Pushup-Powered App Unlock Lock addictive apps and only unlock them by completing pushups Camera-based pushup detection counts your reps automatically Customizable pushup goals for each app Performance Tracking & Stats Track daily and weekly pushup counts Monitor app usage time before and after blocks Gain insights on your progress to stay motivated Sleek & Intuitive Interface Modern, clean design for easy navigation Quick access to blocked apps and stats Effortless setup for personalized pushup challenges Motivation & Accountability Turn screen time into exercise time Visual feedback from your pushup sessions Track long-term progress to build healthy habits Completely Free All core features available at no cost No hidden fees, subscriptions, or ads Important Links: Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://candle-rutabaga-164.notion.site/Terms-And-Privacy-PushBlock-2c504399eca38080ab1cf0084c0719f2

Screenshots

Screencat4 screens
PushUp App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screencat and PushUp App Blocker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Screencat's written reviews are positive against 55% of PushUp App Blocker's. Screencat also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). PushUp App Blocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). On price, rating, ads 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. Screencat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. PushUp App Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Screencat against 4.7 for PushUp App Blocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp App Blocker has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Screencat's written reviews are positive against 55% of PushUp App Blocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screencat ships an update every 2 days, PushUp App Blocker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Screencat versus PushUp App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreencatPushUp App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better54.8% of reviews
Number of ratings31.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreencatTwo Up

Customer experience

Screencat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PushUp App Blocker

All ratings1,516 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral12.8%
Negative32.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screencat

Subscriptions1
  • Screencat Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Screencat Pro Lifetime Special$24.99
  • Screencat Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

PushUp App Blocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screencat free?
Screencat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUp App Blocker free?
PushUp App Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screencat or PushUp App Blocker?
PushUp App Blocker is rated higher. Screencat averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PushUp App Blocker averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Screencat or PushUp App Blocker have ads?
Neither Screencat nor PushUp App Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screencat or PushUp App Blocker?
Screencat ships an update every 2 days, and PushUp App Blocker every 3 months. Most recently, Screencat was updated on October 24, 2026 and PushUp App Blocker on October 25, 2026.

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