# Blackout vs PushUp Time

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackout | PushUp Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-screen-time-control/id6743734163/reviews)** | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VC Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804250714) | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-screen-time-control/id6743734163)

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.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Uninstall protection, One-tap focus activation, Intense, no-excuses timer, Discipline and focus enhancement

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackout Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Blackout Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Blackout Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### 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 Blackout free?

Blackout 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, Blackout or PushUp Time?

Blackout is rated higher. Blackout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PushUp Time averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Blackout or PushUp Time have ads?

PushUp Time shows ads; Blackout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blackout or PushUp Time?

Blackout ships an update every 4 days, and PushUp Time weekly. Most recently, Blackout was updated on October 16, 2026 and PushUp Time on October 27, 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.*