Comparison

Pushy vs PushLock

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

Head to head
About

Pushy

This alarm app requires you to perform a set number of push-ups, counted via your device's camera, to turn it off. It's designed for heavy sleepers and chronic snoozers to ensure they wake up and stay awake.

Highlights
  • Camera-counted push-up verification
  • No snooze or cheating options
  • Adjustable push-up difficulty
  • Supports push-ups, sit-ups, and knee push-ups
  • Works offline
  • Designed for heavy sleepers
Features
Read full description

STOP OVERSLEEPING WITH PUSHY - PUSH-UPS ALARM The only way to dismiss the alarm is to do push ups on camera. There is no snooze button, no fake taps, and no turning it off while lying in bed. Pushy forces you to move as soon as the alarm rings, so your heart rate and alertness go up and it is much harder to fall back asleep. HIGHLIGHTS: - Alarm that only turns off after camera-counted reps - No snooze and no cheating - Adjustable difficulty: choose how many reps you must do - You can do push-ups, sit-ups and knee push-ups - For heavy sleepers and chronic snoozers who keep oversleeping with normal alarms - Works offline; no video is saved or uploaded Built by a solo developer who was tired of oversleeping and needed an alarm that fights back. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pushupsalarm.com/privacy Feedback and support: iuri.jorbenadze@gmail.com

About

PushLock

This app requires users to complete physical exercises, like push-ups, before granting access to selected applications. It aims to foster discipline and intentional usage by creating a tangible effort-to-access exchange.

Highlights
  • App access control via physical activity
  • Verified rep detection using pose estimation
  • Customizable unlock ratios
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Usage and activity insights
  • Focus and productivity enhancement
Features
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PushLock Earn Your Scroll. Your phone isn’t the problem. Unlimited access is. PushLock introduces one simple rule: Access follows effort. Before opening selected apps, complete a short movement set. Pushups. More coming soon. No lectures. No guilt. Just a clean exchange. How It Works 1. Choose the apps you want to control. 2. Set your unlock ratio (for example: 1 rep = 1 minute). 3. Complete verified reps using real-time pose detection. 4. Earn access. Use your time intentionally. That’s it. What Changes After You Start You move every day — even on busy days. You open social media with awareness instead of impulse. You build discipline without relying on motivation. You create friction where it matters. PushLock doesn’t block your life. It makes you earn it. Core Capabilities App Access Control Lock selected apps until movement goals are completed. Rep Verification On-device pose detection confirms real pushups or squats. Time Tracking See exactly how much usage you’ve earned and spent. Streak System Build consistency through daily movement tracking. Insight Dashboard Understand your screen habits and activity progress in one place. Designed For Students who need focus. Professionals who value productivity. People tired of losing hours to scrolling. Anyone who wants a stronger body and sharper mind. What’s Coming Next Structured movement programs. Social challenges. Apple Watch integration. A Different Relationship With Your Phone Most apps compete for your attention. PushLock protects it. You decide which apps require effort. You decide how much access you earn. You stay in control. Download PushLock. Move first. Scroll later. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS A PushLock subscription is required to access premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after any free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account Settings. Terms: https://pushlockapp.com/terms Privacy: https://pushlockapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pushy4 screens
PushLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pushy at free with in-app purchases against PushLock's subscription. Pushy also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). 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. Pushy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PushLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pushy against 4.7 for PushLock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 967 and 325 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Pushy's written reviews are positive against 33% of PushLock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushy ships an update every 4 days, PushLock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pushy versus PushLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushyPushLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (967 ratings)4.7 (325 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings967 — better325
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIuri JorbenadzeNisar Ahmad Khan

Customer experience

Pushy

All ratings955 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative24.5%

PushLock

All ratings325 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Pushy

Subscriptions9
  • Pushy Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pushy Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pushy Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Pushy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Pushy Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Pushy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pushy Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pushy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pushy Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Support$0.99
  • Generous Gift$2.99
  • Education Fund$4.99
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  • Super Donation$9.99
4 purchases

PushLock

Subscriptions4
  • PushLock Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • PushLock Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PushLock Pro Annual Offer3 Days trial$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • PushLock Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Pushy free?
Pushy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushLock free?
PushLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pushy or PushLock?
PushLock is rated higher. Pushy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 967 ratings, while PushLock averages 4.7 from 325 ratings.
Do Pushy or PushLock have ads?
Neither Pushy nor PushLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pushy or PushLock?
Pushy ships an update every 4 days, and PushLock every 9 days. Most recently, Pushy was updated on October 28, 2026 and PushLock on October 24, 2026.

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