# Pushy vs PushLock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushy | PushLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (967 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushy-push-ups-alarm/id6755542324/reviews) | **[4.7 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-unlock-apps/id6759091105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **967** | 325 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 118 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iuri Jorbenadze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854498702) | [Nisar Ahmad Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876809695) |

## What reviewers say

### Pushy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushy-push-ups-alarm/id6755542324)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pushy Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pushy Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pushy Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pushy Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pushy Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pushy Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pushy Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pushy Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pushy Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Small Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Education Fund | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Donation | $9.99 | one-time |


### PushLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-unlock-apps/id6759091105)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PushLock Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PushLock Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PushLock Pro Annual Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| PushLock Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*