# PushUp Time vs RotStop

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.

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.

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.

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, RotStop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Time | RotStop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotstop-screen-time-blocker/id6758160146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 131 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) | [API Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785442401) |

## 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


### RotStop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotstop-screen-time-blocker/id6758160146)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited (Limited Time Offer) | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and RotStop 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.*