Comparison

App Block, Time limits 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

App Block, Time limits

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distractions and building healthier screen habits. It offers scheduled app blocking, daily time limits, and focus sessions to improve productivity and mindfulness.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app and website blocking
  • Daily time limits for app usage
  • Hard difficulty blocking with no skipping
  • Focus sessions with custom app whitelists
  • Screen time and notification tracking
  • Analysis of productive vs. distractive screen time
Features
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Flow – Take Control of Your Time Flow helps you block distractions, build better screen habits, and focus on what really matters. Whether that means finishing your work, being more present, or cutting down on endless scrolling, Flow gives you the tools to take back control. Block distractions when it counts – Scheduled blocks: Set times when specific apps and websites are automatically blocked. – Time limits: Choose how long you can use an app or website per day before it's locked. – Hard difficulty: No skipping, no turning it off—once active, the block stays in place. – Focus sessions: Block everything except the apps and websites you choose, for a fixed amount of time like 30 minutes or 1 hour. Understand your screen habits – Track your total screen time, pickups, and notifications. – See how much productive and distractive screen time you have. – Learn where your time really goes and start making changes that last. Built for real change it's a powerful, intentional tool for people who want to be more focused, more mindful, and more in control of their digital lives. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A Flow subscription is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. Terms of use: https://github.com/alcaeusdevelopment/Fokus-Policies/blob/main/Terms-Of-Service.md

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

App Block, Time limits4 screens
Push Up Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Push Up Time at 279 against App Block, Time limits's 3. Push Up Time also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. App Block, Time limits sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for App Block, Time limits against 4.9 for Push Up Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Up Time has 279 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Block, Time limits ships an update every 8 days, Push Up Time every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
App Block, Time limits versus Push Up Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Block, Time limitsPush Up Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (279 ratings)
Positive reviews—86.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3279 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlcaeus Development ABMai Huy Mao

Customer experience

App Block, Time limits

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Push Up Time

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

App Block, Time limits

Subscriptions5
  • Fokus Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Flow Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Fokus Pro - App Blocker7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Push Up Time

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

Questions

Is App Block, Time limits free?
App Block, Time limits 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, App Block, Time limits or Push Up Time?
App Block, Time limits is rated higher. App Block, Time limits averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Push Up Time averages 4.9 from 279 ratings.
Do App Block, Time limits or Push Up Time have ads?
Both App Block, Time limits and Push Up Time show ads.
Which is updated more often, App Block, Time limits or Push Up Time?
App Block, Time limits ships an update every 8 days, and Push Up Time every 10 days. Most recently, App Block, Time limits was updated on October 5, 2026 and Push Up Time on October 14, 2026.

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