Comparison

RepBlock vs Push Up Time

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

Head to head
About

RepBlock

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by locking distracting apps. You earn access back by completing physical challenges, like pushups, tracked via your device's camera. Once your earned time expires, apps automatically relock.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Pushup-based unlock challenges
  • Camera-based rep tracking
  • Earned app time
  • Automatic relocking
  • Daily and weekly stats
Features
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Earn your screen time, one pushup at a time. RepBlock puts a pause between reaching for your phone and opening your favorite distractions. Choose the apps, categories, or websites you want to block. When you want access, do pushups to earn app time. HOW IT WORKS • Choose what to block with Apple's Screen Time controls. • Complete a pushup challenge. Your camera counts the reps. • Use your earned minutes right away or save them in your time bank. • When your unlock time ends, your selected apps lock again automatically. MOVE FIRST, SCROLL LATER Make a quick movement break part of your phone routine. Instead of opening an app out of habit, take a moment to decide whether you want to earn time for it. SAVE TIME FOR LATER You don't have to start scrolling as soon as you finish a challenge. Save your earned minutes and use them when you need them. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Keep track of your reps, earned minutes, and daily and weekly progress. Build a routine you can see taking shape. YOUR CAMERA STAYS PRIVATE Pushup detection runs on your device. RepBlock does not record, store, or upload camera photos or videos. SUBSCRIPTION RepBlock is free to download. A subscription is required for full access to app blocking, pushup challenges, automatic relocking, stats, and premium features. Available plans and any trial offer are shown in the app before you subscribe. Choose your distractions. Do the reps. Earn your time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Push Up Time

This productivity tool helps you manage phone usage by locking distracting apps. Earn back screen time by completing exercises like push-ups, squats, or pull-ups, detected by AI.

Highlights
  • AI-powered rep detection
  • Block distracting apps
  • Earn screen time with exercise
  • Supports push-ups, squats, pull-ups
  • On-device AI processing
  • Detailed progress statistics
Features
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Unlock Your Apps with Your Sweat. Is your phone usage out of control? Do you want to build a workout habit but lack the motivation? Push Up Time - Block Apps is the smart productivity tool that trades your screen time for exercise. We don’t just block your distractions—we act as your personal AI trainer to help you earn them back. HOW IT WORKS Block Distractions: Select the apps that waste your time (Social Media, Games, etc.) and set a limit. Get Locked: When time is up, your apps are locked. Earn Time with AI: Place your phone on the floor or lean it against a wall. Our AI-powered camera detects your movement. Auto-Unlock: Complete your reps (Push-ups, Squats, or Pull-ups), and your apps unlock automatically! KEY FEATURES Advanced AI Rep Counter Forget manual entry or cheating. Our precise AI technology uses your camera to automatically detect and count your reps in real-time. It ensures every rep counts—literally. Multi-Exercise Support Choose your challenge to unlock your phone: Push-ups: Classic upper body strength. Squats: Perfect for legs and glutes. Pull-ups: For advanced upper body training. Smart Statistics Visualize your progress with detailed charts: Track daily and weekly rep counts. See exactly how much Earned time. Monitor your streaks to build lasting discipline. WHY CHOOSE US? No Wearables Needed: Just you and your phone. Privacy First: All AI detection happens on-device. No video is ever recorded or uploaded. Build Iron Discipline: Stop mindlessly scrolling and start mindfully moving. Download Push Up Time - Block Apps today. Let AI help you turn your addiction into strength! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ios-pushup-time-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pushup-time-terms

Screenshots

RepBlock4 screens
Push Up Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Push Up Time at 87% against RepBlock's 0%. Push Up Time also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription). RepBlock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. RepBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Push Up Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Push Up Time holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Up Time has 279 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of RepBlock's written reviews are positive against 87% of Push Up Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, Push Up Time every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RepBlock versus Push Up Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepBlockPush Up Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14 ratings)4.9 (279 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14279 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiotr MolMai Huy Mao

Customer experience

RepBlock

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Push Up Time

All ratings279 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RepBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Push Up Time

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$17.99

Questions

Is RepBlock free?
RepBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Up Time free?
Push Up Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RepBlock or Push Up Time?
Push Up Time is rated higher. RepBlock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Push Up Time averages 4.9 from 279 ratings.
Do RepBlock or Push Up Time have ads?
Push Up Time shows ads; RepBlock does not.
Which is updated more often, RepBlock or Push Up Time?
RepBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Push Up Time every 10 days. Most recently, RepBlock was updated on September 17, 2026 and Push Up Time on September 22, 2026.

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