# PushUp Time vs App Blocker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Time | App Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-bricked/id6762250053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 131 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) | [YUNFEI XU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893542767) |

## 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


### App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-bricked/id6762250053)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*