# PushUp Time vs Parkbench

The clearest difference is ads: Parkbench at none against PushUp Time's shown. PushUp Time's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Parkbench sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Parkbench. 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.

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, Parkbench every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Time | Parkbench |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkbench-app-blocker/id6761879071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) | [GADForge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/916019631) |

## 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


### Parkbench

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkbench-app-blocker/id6761879071)

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. Instead of opening them, you'll see a calming park scene that grows with your focus. Set schedules and time limits to protect your quiet hours.

**Highlights:** Block apps and websites, Visual focus timer with growing park, Customizable schedules, Time limits for apps, NFC tag integration, Privacy-focused design

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parkbench Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Parkbench Premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Parkbench Premium, Lifetime | $84.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushUp Time free?

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

### Is Parkbench free?

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

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

Parkbench is rated higher. PushUp Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Parkbench averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do PushUp Time or Parkbench have ads?

PushUp Time shows ads; Parkbench does not.

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

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and Parkbench every 5 days. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on October 31, 2026 and Parkbench 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.*