Comparison

Journey vs PushUp App Blocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Journey

Transform real-world habits into an engaging game to reduce screen time. Complete daily quests, verify with photos, and earn rewards while distracting apps remain locked. This app uses game mechanics to motivate you to build positive habits and stay off your phone.

Highlights
  • Daily real-world quests
  • Photo verification for completion
  • App blocking until quests are done
  • Earn crowns for progress
  • Focus mascot for motivation
  • Streak tracking and journal
Features
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Almost every app on your phone is engineered to keep you scrolling. Journey is engineered to get you off it by turning real-world habits into a game you actually want to play. Each morning, you unlock a set of real-world quests like going to the gym, reading, running, or getting outside. Complete them and earn Knight's gold. The apps that waste your time stay locked until you buy more screentime, so you stop instinctively scrolling everytime you pick up your phone. It's the same reward loop that makes games addictive, except now it's working for you instead of against you. - Daily Habits Every morning at 6 AM, your main quest resets. Each one is a real-world habit: exercise, reading, going outside. Earn time on social media by completing it or else you'll stay locked out. - App Blocking Pick the apps that drain your focus and lock them down. Your apps unlock only after you buy more screentime with the gold you earn. - Focus Buddy Your mascot reflects how you're doing. Stay off your phone and it thrives. Pick it up too much and it lets you know. It's a visual reminder that keeps you motivated to do better. *Access to Journey requires a paid subscription* Terms of Service: https://www.brainnourishment.io/_files/ugd/2e1950_ad149e0f2a11466682626871fd073315.pdf

About

PushUp App Blocker

Transform screen time into fitness time. This app locks distracting applications, requiring you to complete pushups to regain access. Track your progress and build healthier habits by turning app usage into a physical challenge.

Highlights
  • Pushup-powered app unlock
  • Camera-based pushup detection
  • Customizable pushup goals
  • Performance tracking and stats
  • Monitor app usage
  • Sleek and intuitive interface
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PushBlock - Unlock Apps with Pushups PushBlock helps you regain control over your screen time by turning your addictive apps into pushup challenges. Lock distracting apps until you complete a set of pushups and track your fitness progress, all while staying motivated to move. Key Features: Pushup-Powered App Unlock Lock addictive apps and only unlock them by completing pushups Camera-based pushup detection counts your reps automatically Customizable pushup goals for each app Performance Tracking & Stats Track daily and weekly pushup counts Monitor app usage time before and after blocks Gain insights on your progress to stay motivated Sleek & Intuitive Interface Modern, clean design for easy navigation Quick access to blocked apps and stats Effortless setup for personalized pushup challenges Motivation & Accountability Turn screen time into exercise time Visual feedback from your pushup sessions Track long-term progress to build healthy habits Completely Free All core features available at no cost No hidden fees, subscriptions, or ads Important Links: Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://candle-rutabaga-164.notion.site/Terms-And-Privacy-PushBlock-2c504399eca38080ab1cf0084c0719f2

Screenshots

Journey4 screens
PushUp App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PushUp App Blocker at none against Journey's 8. Journey's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Journey sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. PushUp App Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Journey against 4.7 for PushUp App Blocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Journey's written reviews are positive against 56% of PushUp App Blocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, PushUp App Blocker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Journey versus PushUp App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJourneyPushUp App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.7 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better55.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrain Nourishment, LLCTwo Up

Customer experience

Journey

All ratings2,100 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative18.9%

PushUp App Blocker

All ratings1,516 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral13.3%
Negative30.9%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Journey

Subscriptions7
  • Full Access To Journey$7.997 Days
  • JourneyKeep$9.997 Days
  • JourneyKeep Pro$14.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Full Access To Journey$24.991 Year
  • Full Access$34.991 Year
  • Full Access To Journey$49.991 Year
  • Full Access To Journey$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Knight Lifetime$99.99
None

PushUp App Blocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Journey free?
Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUp App Blocker free?
PushUp App Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Journey or PushUp App Blocker?
Journey is rated higher. Journey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while PushUp App Blocker averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Journey or PushUp App Blocker have ads?
Neither Journey nor PushUp App Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Journey or PushUp App Blocker?
Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, and PushUp App Blocker every 3 months. Most recently, Journey was updated on September 26, 2026 and PushUp App Blocker on September 25, 2026.

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