# PushUp Time vs PushLock

The clearest difference is monetization model: PushLock at free with in-app purchases against PushUp Time's subscription. PushLock also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 44%). PushUp Time's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (12K vs 5). 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 PushLock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PushUp Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of PushUp Time's written reviews are positive against 57% of PushLock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Time | PushLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-push-ups-and-blocker/id6759161936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 131 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) | [Noah Ferre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850917129) |

## What reviewers say

### PushUp Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784)

This app integrates exercise into your daily phone usage. Perform quick sets of exercises like push-ups or squats to unlock your most-used apps. Track your progress and build a consistent fitness habit without needing a gym or equipment.

**Highlights:** Exercise to unlock apps, Hands-free rep counting with camera, Supports push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, sit-ups, Customizable rep requirements per app, Offline functionality, Progress tracking and daily streaks, Focus time lock

**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


### PushLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-push-ups-and-blocker/id6759161936)

Take back control of your screen time by turning phone addiction into motivation. This app lets you block applications and only unlock them by completing physical exercises like push-ups, squats, and sit-ups. Spend less time scrolling and more time being active.

**Highlights:** Block applications, Unlock apps with exercise, Perform push-ups, squats, sit-ups, Convert addiction to motivation, Gain screen time, Reduce scrolling

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro | $22.99 | per year |
| Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushUp Time free?

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

### Is PushLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PushUp Time or PushLock?

PushUp Time is rated higher. PushUp Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PushLock averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do PushUp Time or PushLock have ads?

Neither PushUp Time nor PushLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushUp Time or PushLock?

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and PushLock weekly. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on November 1, 2026 and PushLock on October 28, 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.*