# GradeGrind vs PushUp Time

The clearest difference is monetization model: PushUp Time at freemium against GradeGrind's subscription. PushUp Time also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 26). GradeGrind's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradeGrind sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 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 — 4.8 for GradeGrind against 4.7 for PushUp Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GradeGrind ships an update every 5 days, PushUp Time weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradeGrind | PushUp Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradegrind-student-focus/id6748651719/reviews)** | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 35 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HealthyAI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819143566) | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) |

## What reviewers say

### GradeGrind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradegrind-student-focus/id6748651719)

This app helps students improve focus and grades by scheduling distraction-free sessions, tracking progress, and setting weekly goals. It also manages deadlines, parses course syllabi with AI, and calculates GPA.

**Highlights:** Scheduled focus sessions with app blocking, Discipline score and streak tracking, Weekly commitment and progress goals, Deadline and workload management, AI course syllabus parsing, GPA calculation and target tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $2.29 | per month |
| Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited | $9.95 | per year |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | 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 GradeGrind free?

GradeGrind 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, GradeGrind or PushUp Time?

GradeGrind is rated higher. GradeGrind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PushUp Time averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do GradeGrind or PushUp Time have ads?

PushUp Time shows ads; GradeGrind does not.

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

GradeGrind ships an update every 5 days, and PushUp Time weekly. Most recently, GradeGrind was updated on October 24, 2026 and PushUp Time on October 26, 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.*