Comparison

PushUp Time vs RotStop

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
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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

RotStop

This app helps you reclaim focus and improve productivity by gamifying screen time management. It uses a credit system where you earn points for offline activities to unlock distracting apps, encouraging healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Credit Economy for earning unlock time
  • Brain Score for mental clarity tracking
  • Gauntlet Unlock for mindful unblocking
  • App Shields for instant category blocking
  • Performance History reports
  • Avatar evolution based on habits
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Stop rotting. Start growing. Most screen time apps just lock doors. RotStop helps you earn the key. Reclaim your focus, repair your dopamine levels, and turn your recovery into a high-stakes game. RotStop is the first system-level monitor that treats the cause of doom-scrolling, not just the symptom. Watch your Brain flourish in real-time as you choose growth over the scroll. Whether you’re fighting a social media habit or seeking deep work, RotStop provides the visual nudge and hard friction you need to stay in control. WHY ROTSTOP WORKS: Most blockers are easy to ignore. RotStop gamifies your focus by introducing a "Credit Economy." Want to scroll? It’ll cost you. Out of credits? You’ll have to earn them through real-world productive habits. Save hours of wasted time, eliminate brain fog, and finally finish what you start. WHAT YOU GET: The Brain Score: A live 0-100 score that tracks your mental clarity. Watch your avatar evolve from "Rotted" to "Thriving" based on your daily habits. The Credit Economy: Earn "Brain Credits" by logging offline activities like meditation, deep work, or reading. Spend them to unlock your distractions. The Gauntlet Unlock: A mandatory friction window that forces you to "think twice" before unblocking apps. No more mindless clicking. App Shields: Instantly block social media, games, and full app categories with zero workarounds. Performance History: Track your weekly brain health with our high-fidelity reports. See your "Peak Days" and total hours saved from the void. PRIVATE & SECURE: Privacy is our core. RotStop uses Apple’s official Screen Time API. All monitoring, scheduling, and app blocking happen locally on your device. Your browsing history, app usage data, and personal statistics never leave your phone. We don't want your data; we want your focus. *All app features, including app blocking and screen time tracking, require an active paid subscription. Terms of Service: https://fortunate-law-f05.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-2f019bf796e780e0b86af7c41087e45b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://fortunate-law-f05.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2f019bf796e780b7afc3ce45abc74545?source=copy_link Contact Support: https://fortunate-law-f05.notion.site/Contact-us-2f919bf796e7801181acd844ede66fad?source=copy_link

Screenshots

PushUp Time3 screens
RotStop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PushUp Time at freemium against RotStop's subscription. PushUp Time also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 9). RotStop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, 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 RotStop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PushUp Time against 4.8 for RotStop. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, RotStop every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PushUp Time versus RotStop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushUp TimeRotStop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better9
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMutasim IbrahimAPI Media Inc.

Customer experience

PushUp Time

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

RotStop

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

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

RotStop

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

RotStop

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited (1 Week)$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited (Limited Time Offer)$24.991 Year
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PushUp Time free?
PushUp Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RotStop free?
RotStop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PushUp Time or RotStop?
RotStop is rated higher. PushUp Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while RotStop averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do PushUp Time or RotStop have ads?
PushUp Time shows ads; RotStop does not.
Which is updated more often, PushUp Time or RotStop?
PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and RotStop every 2 days. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on October 24, 2026 and RotStop on October 24, 2026.

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