Comparison

PushUp Time vs RepBlock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PushUp Time

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
Read full description

Turn screen time into workout time. Do push-ups, squats, or sit-ups to unlock distracting apps. On-device AI counts your reps. HOW IT WORKS Try opening TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or X -> You'll need to do reps first -> Finish your set -> Get timed access (15-120 minutes). Transform mindless scrolling into active movement. FEATURES - AI counts your reps on-device – Push-ups, squats, sit-ups - Block the apps that distract you most - Choose your unlock window – 15, 30, 60, or 120 minutes - Unlock one app or all at once - No internet needed - Works on iPhone and iPad BUILD BETTER HABITS Every time you reach for social media, you'll do something good for your body instead. Great for anyone trying to cut down on phone time while staying active. PREMIUM PLANS Monthly: $12.99/month Yearly: $29.99/year Auto-renews unless you cancel 24+ hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. QUESTIONS? Email us: support@pushuptimeapp.com Terms: https://pushuptimeweb.vercel.app/terms Privacy: https://pushuptimeweb.vercel.app/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RepBlock

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by locking distracting apps. You earn access back by completing physical challenges, like pushups, tracked via your device's camera. Once your earned time expires, apps automatically relock.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Pushup-based unlock challenges
  • Camera-based rep tracking
  • Earned app time
  • Automatic relocking
  • Daily and weekly stats
Features
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Earn your screen time, one pushup at a time. RepBlock puts a pause between reaching for your phone and opening your favorite distractions. Choose the apps, categories, or websites you want to block. When you want access, do pushups to earn app time. HOW IT WORKS • Choose what to block with Apple's Screen Time controls. • Complete a pushup challenge. Your camera counts the reps. • Use your earned minutes right away or save them in your time bank. • When your unlock time ends, your selected apps lock again automatically. MOVE FIRST, SCROLL LATER Make a quick movement break part of your phone routine. Instead of opening an app out of habit, take a moment to decide whether you want to earn time for it. SAVE TIME FOR LATER You don't have to start scrolling as soon as you finish a challenge. Save your earned minutes and use them when you need them. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Keep track of your reps, earned minutes, and daily and weekly progress. Build a routine you can see taking shape. YOUR CAMERA STAYS PRIVATE Pushup detection runs on your device. RepBlock does not record, store, or upload camera photos or videos. SUBSCRIPTION RepBlock is free to download. A subscription is required for full access to app blocking, pushup challenges, automatic relocking, stats, and premium features. Available plans and any trial offer are shown in the app before you subscribe. Choose your distractions. Do the reps. Earn your time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PushUp Time3 screens
RepBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PushUp Time at 45% against RepBlock's 0%. PushUp Time also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). RepBlock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PushUp Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and RepBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PushUp Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of PushUp Time's written reviews are positive against 0% of RepBlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, RepBlock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PushUp Time versus RepBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushUp TimeRepBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better4.3 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better14
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB108 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMutasim IbrahimPiotr Mol

Customer experience

PushUp Time

All ratings11,548 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative51.4%

RepBlock

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

PushUp Time

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App stuck in a loop
  • Endless login loop
  • App doesn't work as advertised

Requested features

1 request
  • Make the app free to download

RepBlock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PushUp Time

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Limited Time Offer$14.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly+$59.991 Year
3 purchases

RepBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RepBlock: Lifetime$54.99

Questions

Is PushUp Time free?
PushUp Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RepBlock free?
RepBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PushUp Time or RepBlock?
PushUp Time is rated higher. PushUp Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while RepBlock averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.
Do PushUp Time or RepBlock have ads?
PushUp Time shows ads; RepBlock does not.
Which is updated more often, PushUp Time or RepBlock?
PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and RepBlock fortnightly. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on October 20, 2026 and RepBlock on October 16, 2026.

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