# PushUp Time vs DrillLock

The clearest difference is ads: DrillLock at none against PushUp Time's shown. DrillLock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PushUp Time's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DrillLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrillLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, DrillLock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Time | DrillLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drilllock-math-app-blocker/id6759181330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) | [FRONTLINE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877229947) |

## 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


### DrillLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drilllock-math-app-blocker/id6759181330)

This app requires users to solve a math problem before accessing distracting applications, helping to create focused study sessions. It offers scheduled blocking, usage limits, and temporary unlocks for essential apps. A pro subscription unlocks advanced features for serious learners.

**Highlights:** Math challenge to unlock apps, Scheduled app blocking, Usage limit blocking, Temporary unlocks, Essential app exceptions, Multiple rule support (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrillLock PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| DrillLock PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushUp Time free?

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

### Is DrillLock free?

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

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

DrillLock is rated higher. PushUp Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while DrillLock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PushUp Time or DrillLock have ads?

PushUp Time shows ads; DrillLock does not.

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

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and DrillLock every 5 days. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on October 18, 2026 and DrillLock on October 13, 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.*