Comparison

RepBlock vs PushUp Unlock

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

PushUp Unlock

This app encourages mindful screen time by requiring users to complete a set of push-ups before accessing chosen distracting applications. It offers personalized goals and automatic re-locking for intentional usage, with all camera processing done locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Block selected distracting apps
  • Unlock apps with push-up sets
  • On-device pose tracking
  • Per-app goals and unlock times
  • Automatic re-locking
  • No account required
  • Private camera processing
Features
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MOVE MORE. SCROLL LESS. Distracting apps are designed to pull you back in. PushUp Unlock puts movement between impulse and access—turning app blocking into an exciting push-up battle. Choose the apps that steal your attention. When you want to open one, face a monster and race to complete your push-up target first. Win the battle to unlock only that app. Lose, and it stays locked. No more mindless opening. Every minute of screen time is earned through movement. A NEW WAY TO BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS PushUp Unlock combines app blocking, fitness, and real-time competition in one completely new experience. • Challenge four monsters with different difficulty levels • Complete 5, 10, 20, or 40 push-ups to win • Earn 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes of app access • Battles last up to 40 seconds • The battle ends immediately when you or the monster reaches the target • Monsters follow a fixed pace—no real players are involved BEAT THE MONSTER. EARN YOUR TIME. Start with Forest Goblin, step up to Tempest Golem and The Nightwyrm, or take on Dreadhorn—the ultimate challenge. The harder the monster, the greater the reward. TAKE BACK YOUR ATTENTION • Restrict distracting apps using Screen Time • Unlock only the app you selected • Keep all other restricted apps locked • Automatically re-lock the app when your earned time ends • Replace impulsive scrolling with healthy movement • Track your push-up totals and completed workouts • Use limited emergency access when you truly need it • Personalize your profile with your own photo or hero avatar • No account required PRIVATE, ON-DEVICE PUSH-UP DETECTION Push-up detection runs entirely on your device. Your camera video is never uploaded, shared, or saved. PushUp Unlock requires an auto-renewing subscription after onboarding. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Service: https://pushupunlock.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pushupunlock.com/privacy/ Beat the monster. Unlock your app. Build healthier screen habits—one push-up at a time.

Screenshots

RepBlock4 screens
PushUp Unlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PushUp Unlock at 5.0 against RepBlock's 4.3. PushUp Unlock also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). RepBlock's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RepBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PushUp Unlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PushUp Unlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepBlock has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepBlock ships an update fortnightly, PushUp Unlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RepBlock versus PushUp Unlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepBlockPushUp Unlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB30 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPiotr Mol辰 龚

Customer experience

RepBlock

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

PushUp Unlock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RepBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RepBlock: Lifetime$54.99
3 purchases

PushUp Unlock

Subscriptions3
  • PushUp Unlock Weekly$9.997 Days
  • PushUp Unlock Annual$29.991 Year
  • PushUp Unlock Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is RepBlock free?
RepBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUp Unlock free?
PushUp Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RepBlock or PushUp Unlock?
PushUp Unlock is rated higher. RepBlock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PushUp Unlock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RepBlock or PushUp Unlock have ads?
Neither RepBlock nor PushUp Unlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepBlock or PushUp Unlock?
RepBlock ships an update fortnightly, and PushUp Unlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, RepBlock was updated on October 24, 2026 and PushUp Unlock on October 21, 2026.

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