# Paws Timer vs Pushbuddy

The clearest difference is ads: Pushbuddy at none against Paws Timer's shown. Paws Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paws Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Pushbuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paws Timer ships an update every 2 days, Pushbuddy every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paws Timer | Pushbuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Size | 46 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jungbeom Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786262635) | [Dhruwang Jariwala](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790741170) |

## What reviewers say

### Paws Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paws-timer-digital-detox/id6748207416)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paws Timer Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Paws Timer Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |


### Pushbuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushbuddy-pushup-app-blocker/id6806745916)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Detox Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paws Timer free?

Paws Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pushbuddy free?

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

### Do Paws Timer or Pushbuddy have ads?

Paws Timer shows ads; Pushbuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paws Timer or Pushbuddy?

Paws Timer ships an update every 2 days, and Pushbuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Paws Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pushbuddy on October 16, 2026.

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