Blackout vs PushUp Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blackout
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications and enforcing focused sessions. Its intense, no-excuses timer promotes discipline for studying, working, or taking a break from your phone.
- Block distracting apps
- Uninstall protection
- One-tap focus activation
- Intense, no-excuses timer
- Discipline and focus enhancement
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Take control of your screen time with Blackout – the ultimate hardcore screen time app. Block distracting apps, activate uninstall protection, and lock in with a single tap. Whether you’re studying, working, or just need a break from your phone, Blackout’s intense, no-excuses timer helps you stay disciplined and focused like never before. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PushUp Time
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.
- AI rep counting on-device
- Block distracting apps
- Customizable unlock windows
- Unlock single or multiple apps
- Offline functionality
- Supports push-ups, squats, sit-ups
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Turn screen time into workout time. Do push-ups, squats, or sit-ups to unlock distracting apps. On-device AI counts your reps. HOW IT WORKS Try opening TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or X -> You'll need to do reps first -> Finish your set -> Get timed access (15-120 minutes). Transform mindless scrolling into active movement. FEATURES - AI counts your reps on-device – Push-ups, squats, sit-ups - Block the apps that distract you most - Choose your unlock window – 15, 30, 60, or 120 minutes - Unlock one app or all at once - No internet needed - Works on iPhone and iPad BUILD BETTER HABITS Every time you reach for social media, you'll do something good for your body instead. Great for anyone trying to cut down on phone time while staying active. PREMIUM PLANS Monthly: $12.99/month Yearly: $29.99/year Auto-renews unless you cancel 24+ hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. QUESTIONS? Email us: support@pushuptimeapp.com Terms: https://pushuptimeweb.vercel.app/terms Privacy: https://pushuptimeweb.vercel.app/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackout at 100% against PushUp Time's 45%. Blackout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PushUp Time's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 12). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Blackout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.
Blackout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Blackout's written reviews are positive against 45% of PushUp Time's.
Blackout ships an update every 4 days, PushUp Time weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blackout | PushUp Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | 4.7 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 44.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VC Studios LLC | Mutasim Ibrahim |
Customer experience
Blackout
PushUp Time
Bugs and requests
Blackout
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PushUp Time
Reported bugs
3 issues- App stuck in a loop
- Endless login loop
- App doesn't work as advertised
Requested features
1 request- Make the app free to download
In-app purchases
Blackout
- Blackout Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Blackout Annual$19.991 Year
- Blackout Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
PushUp Time
- Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
- Weekly$7.997 Days
- Yearly Limited Time Offer$14.991 Year
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- Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
- Yearly$24.991 Year
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
- Yearly+$59.991 Year
