# PushUp Time vs ActionLock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ActionLock at 100% against PushUp Time's 45%. PushUp Time's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (12K vs 4). 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 ActionLock sells 3 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUp Time has 12K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of PushUp Time's written reviews are positive against 100% of ActionLock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, ActionLock every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Time | ActionLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6749405784/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionlock-app-blocker/id6788766360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutasim Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812945569) | [Dung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775109406) |

## 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


### ActionLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionlock-app-blocker/id6788766360)

Transform screen time into workout time by completing exercises to unlock distracting apps. Earn XP for every rep, level up your character, and build healthy habits while staying focused.

**Highlights:** Smart app blocking, AI rep counting, Gamified fitness progression, Flexible screen time limits, Detailed exercise stats, Private, on-device processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushUp Time free?

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

### Is ActionLock free?

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

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

PushUp Time is rated higher. PushUp Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while ActionLock averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PushUp Time or ActionLock have ads?

Both PushUp Time and ActionLock show ads.

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

PushUp Time ships an update weekly, and ActionLock every 8 days. Most recently, PushUp Time was updated on October 25, 2026 and ActionLock on October 25, 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.*