PushUpLock vs PushCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PushUpLock
This app locks your phone's apps until you complete a set number of push-ups, tracked automatically by your phone's camera. Build fitness habits, reduce screen time, and improve physical health while unlocking your device.
- Automatic push-up counting via camera
- App lock until fitness goal is met
- Progress tracking and analytics
- Achievement ranks and leveling system
- Customizable daily push-up goals
- Voice command support
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Transform Your Morning Routine with Productive Fitness Start every day with a win. PushUpLock combines fitness motivation with productivity by locking your apps until you complete your daily push-up goal. Build a powerful exercise habit while reducing screen time and boosting your physical health while leveling up your character. How It Works: Wake up, do your pushups, unlock your day. Your selected apps stay locked until you hit your daily fitness goal. The vision-powered camera automatically counts every rep with precision—no manual tracking needed. Alternatively, you can choose the floor detection method which is easier to use and more reliable. KEY FEATURES: Smart Push-Up Detection Advanced pose recognition technology accurately counts your push-ups in real-time. No wearables or equipment required—just your phone's camera. App Lock & Unlock System Block distracting apps like social media, games, and entertainment until you complete your morning workout. Seamless Screen Time integration keeps you accountable. Progress Tracking & Analytics Monitor your fitness journey with detailed stats, streaks, and performance graphs. Watch your strength improve day by day. Achievement Ranks, Aura, & Levels Earn ranks and unlock achievements as you build your push-up habit. Compete with yourself and celebrate milestones. Earn aura and a visual upgrade by maintaining streaks. Customizable Daily Goals Set your own push-up target from beginner-friendly goals to advanced fitness challenges. Adjust anytime to match your fitness level. Voice Command Support Hands-free control during your workout. Voice counting keeps you motivated and engaged. Flexible Lock Schedule Choose when your apps lock—midnight or a custom time that fits your routine. Perfect for morning routines or evening resets. Smart Notifications Daily reminders keep your workout habit on track. Never miss a day. Perfect For: Building a consistent morning workout routine Reducing phone addiction and screen time Developing discipline and willpower Improving upper body strength Starting a fitness journey Increasing productivity through physical activity Creating healthy daily habits Calisthenics body weight workouts Why Push-Ups? Push-ups are the ultimate bodyweight exercise—requiring no equipment, taking minimal time, and delivering maximum results. They build chest, arms, shoulders, and core strength while boosting energy and metabolism for the entire day. Privacy & Security Your workout data stays on your device. No personal information required. Family Sharing supported. Start Your Transformation Join thousands building stronger bodies and better habits. Download PushUpLock and turn your morning push-ups into an unstoppable daily ritual. Terms of Service: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Service-2aae3b95d73180ffba17f4d2bb58a5c7
PushCheck
This app helps friends stay accountable for their fitness goals through daily push-up challenges. Create groups, set goals, and track progress with photo proof and leaderboards. It focuses on simple, direct accountability without complex tracking.
- Create custom group challenges
- Log daily push-ups
- Upload proof photos
- Track streaks and stats
- Leaderboard and trophies
- Daily reminders and alerts
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PUSH EACH OTHER. PushCheck makes push-up challenges simple. Open the app, log your reps and see how your friends are doing. Start on your own or bring your crew. KEEP SHOWING UP - Set a daily goal and record your push-ups. - Build a streak and follow your progress. - Create a private group and invite friends. - See today's check-ins and your group's leaderboard. - Choose the reminders and group alerts you want. - Use a Grace period for late-night logging. SHARE YOUR PROGRESS Create a daily, weekly, monthly or all-time card with your push-up total, streak and daily average. Your group name stays off the exported card. PUSHCHECK PRO One-time purchase. No subscription. - Four-week training plans: three sessions a week, built around your goal. - Challenge seasons: set dates and see your group's results. - Public groups: create a discoverable group or join an open challenge. - Workout reports: compare 7, 30 or 90 days of saved timed workouts and share a progress report. - Private workout places: add your own label or choose an optional city suggestion. Labels stay on your iPhone. - Apple Watch: time a workout and enter your reps on your wrist. Timed workouts transfer to your paired iPhone. Quick rep drafts need iPhone review and can update an existing daily check-in; log the first entry in Today. APPLE HEALTH Save a timed workout to Apple Health when you choose. This basic export is free and saves workout timing. Push-up counts remain in PushCheck. Daily logging, streaks, private groups and basic timed workouts stay free. Pro pricing is shown in the app before purchase. Training history and workout reports are separate from group check-ins. Apple Watch features require a compatible paired Watch and PushCheck Pro. Every rep counts. @pushcheckapp Questions? jon@buddysautomation.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PushCheck at none against PushUpLock's shown. PushCheck also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). PushUpLock's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PushUpLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PushCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 PushUpLock against 4.8 for PushCheck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUpLock has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of PushUpLock's written reviews are positive against 80% of PushCheck's.
PushUpLock ships an update every 2 weeks, PushCheck every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | PushUpLock | PushCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Koontz | Jon Allen |
Customer experience
PushUpLock
PushCheck
In-app purchases
PushUpLock
- Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
PushCheck
- PushCheck Pro$6.99









