# ScreenBuddy vs PushUp Time

ScreenBuddy and PushUp Time both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ScreenBuddy's written reviews are positive against 45% of PushUp Time's. ScreenBuddy also leads on ads (none vs shown). PushUp Time's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (12K vs 9). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ScreenBuddy against 4.7 for PushUp Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ScreenBuddy's written reviews are positive against 45% of PushUp Time's.

ScreenBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, PushUp Time every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenBuddy | PushUp Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenbuddy-app-blocker/id6748612438/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 25 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Gaffney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826566834) | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenbuddy-app-blocker/id6748612438)

This app helps reduce screen time by introducing friction before accessing selected apps. It offers personalized daily limits and a pause before unlocking to break unconscious phone usage habits and combat digital addiction.

**Highlights:** Block selected apps 24/7, Pause before unlocking apps, Personalized daily screen time limits, Breaks unconscious phone use habits, Reduces digital addiction, Focus enhancement for work and study

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenBuddy Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ScreenBuddy Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| ScreenBuddy Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### 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 ScreenBuddy free?

ScreenBuddy 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, ScreenBuddy or PushUp Time?

PushUp Time is rated higher. ScreenBuddy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PushUp Time averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do ScreenBuddy or PushUp Time have ads?

PushUp Time shows ads; ScreenBuddy does not.

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

ScreenBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and PushUp Time every 8 days. Most recently, ScreenBuddy was updated on September 14, 2026 and PushUp Time on September 28, 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.*