# PushUpLock vs Shortless

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shortless at none against PushUpLock's 3. Shortless also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PushUpLock's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushUpLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Shortless asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shortless holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushUpLock has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of PushUpLock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shortless's.

PushUpLock ships an update every 2 weeks, Shortless every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUpLock | Shortless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushuplock-push-up-blocker/id6753698904/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortless/id6760598863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Koontz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824267753) | [Martin Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885230354) |

## What reviewers say

### PushUpLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushuplock-push-up-blocker/id6753698904)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Shortless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortless/id6760598863)

Reclaim your time from addictive short-form video feeds. This app selectively blocks content from platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts while allowing full access to other content. Track your progress, set personal goals, and view your reclaimed time with insightful dashboards and widgets.

**Highlights:** Block YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Snapchat Spotlight, Selective content blocking, Time Reclaimed dashboard, Personal reduction goals, Home screen widgets, Content Blocker and Web Extension protection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushUpLock free?

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

### Is Shortless free?

Shortless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PushUpLock or Shortless?

Shortless is rated higher. PushUpLock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Shortless averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PushUpLock or Shortless have ads?

PushUpLock shows ads; Shortless does not.

### Which is updated more often, PushUpLock or Shortless?

PushUpLock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shortless every 10 days. Most recently, PushUpLock was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shortless on October 28, 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.*