# PushUp Time vs Focus Block

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PushUp Time at 45% against Focus Block's 0%. PushUp Time also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1). Focus Block's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushUp Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Focus Block sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Block 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of PushUp Time's written reviews are positive against 0% of Focus Block's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, Focus Block every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Time | Focus Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-blockstop-distractions/id6753289826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **44.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) | [Aleks Usmanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843349404) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Focus Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-blockstop-distractions/id6753289826)

This tool helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting apps and notifications. It offers instant focus sessions, automated schedules, and insightful analytics to build better digital habits and reduce anxiety.

**Highlights:** Instant focus sessions, Automated blocking schedules, Insightful analytics, Block distracting apps, Reduce screen time anxiety, Private by design

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushUp Time free?

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

### Is Focus Block free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PushUp Time or Focus Block?

Focus Block is rated higher. PushUp Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Focus Block averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PushUp Time or Focus Block have ads?

Both PushUp Time and Focus Block show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushUp Time or Focus Block?

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and Focus Block every 2 weeks. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on October 28, 2026 and Focus Block on October 24, 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.*