# PushUp Time vs PushUp App Blocker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PushUp App Blocker at none against PushUp Time's 7. PushUp App Blocker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 45%). PushUp Time's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushUp Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PushUp App Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PushUp Time against 4.7 for PushUp App Blocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of PushUp Time's written reviews are positive against 56% of PushUp App Blocker's.

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, PushUp App Blocker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Time | PushUp App Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews) | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-app-blocker-pushblock/id6756033795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **55.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) | [Two Up](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521670583) |

## 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


### PushUp App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-app-blocker-pushblock/id6756033795)

Transform screen time into fitness time. This app locks distracting applications, requiring you to complete pushups to regain access. Track your progress and build healthier habits by turning app usage into a physical challenge.

**Highlights:** Pushup-powered app unlock, Camera-based pushup detection, Customizable pushup goals, Performance tracking and stats, Monitor app usage, Sleek and intuitive interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushUp Time free?

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

### Is PushUp App Blocker free?

PushUp App Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PushUp Time or PushUp App Blocker?

PushUp Time and PushUp App Blocker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do PushUp Time or PushUp App Blocker have ads?

PushUp Time shows ads; PushUp App Blocker does not.

### Which is updated more often, PushUp Time or PushUp App Blocker?

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and PushUp App Blocker every 3 months. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on September 23, 2026 and PushUp App Blocker on September 22, 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.*