Comparison

PushUp Time vs App Blocker

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

App Blocker

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications and websites with a single tap. Set a timer, and access returns automatically when it's up. An optional tap challenge adds friction for early unlocks.

Highlights
  • One-tap blocking for distracting apps
  • Custom focus durations
  • Automatic unblock when time is up
  • Tap challenge for early unlocks
  • Private by design
  • Built with Apple’s Screen Time controls
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Bricked is a one-tap app blocker and focus timer for moments when your phone needs to get out of the way. Pick a duration, tap once, and Bricked shields distracting apps and sites on this device using Apple’s Screen Time controls. When the timer ends, access returns automatically. Need to unlock early? Make it intentional. Bricked turns early unlocks into a tap challenge: one tap for every second remaining. If there are 10 minutes left, that means 600 taps. You can stop the challenge any time and keep your apps blocked. No app lists to build. No schedules to maintain. No accounts, analytics, or tracking. Just a clean timer, a clear block, and a little friction when you are tempted to bail early. Use Bricked for deep work, studying, reading, bedtime, workouts, meals, meetings, or any break where you want your phone quiet. Features: - One-tap blocking for distracting apps - Custom focus durations - Automatic unblock when time is up - Tap challenge for early unlocks - Simple progress ring and countdown - Private by design: no accounts, no tracking - Built with Apple’s Screen Time controls Bricked is designed for personal focus and self-control. It is not a parental monitoring app and does not track what you do.

Screenshots

PushUp Time3 screens
App Blocker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Blocker at none against PushUp Time's 7. App Blocker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PushUp Time's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. App Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Blocker 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, App Blocker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PushUp Time versus App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushUp TimeApp Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMutasim IbrahimYUNFEI XU

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

App Blocker

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
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  • Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly+$59.991 Year
None

App Blocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PushUp Time free?
PushUp Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PushUp Time or App Blocker?
App Blocker is rated higher. PushUp Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while App Blocker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PushUp Time or App Blocker have ads?
PushUp Time shows ads; App Blocker does not.
Which is updated more often, PushUp Time or App Blocker?
PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and App Blocker every 10 days. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on October 23, 2026 and App Blocker on October 7, 2026.

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