Comparison

PushUp App Blocker vs ShelfCare

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

Head to head
About

PushUp App Blocker

Transform screen time into fitness time. This app locks distracting applications, requiring you to complete pushups to regain access. Track your progress and build healthier habits by turning app usage into a physical challenge.

Highlights
  • Pushup-powered app unlock
  • Camera-based pushup detection
  • Customizable pushup goals
  • Performance tracking and stats
  • Monitor app usage
  • Sleek and intuitive interface
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PushBlock - Unlock Apps with Pushups PushBlock helps you regain control over your screen time by turning your addictive apps into pushup challenges. Lock distracting apps until you complete a set of pushups and track your fitness progress, all while staying motivated to move. Key Features: Pushup-Powered App Unlock Lock addictive apps and only unlock them by completing pushups Camera-based pushup detection counts your reps automatically Customizable pushup goals for each app Performance Tracking & Stats Track daily and weekly pushup counts Monitor app usage time before and after blocks Gain insights on your progress to stay motivated Sleek & Intuitive Interface Modern, clean design for easy navigation Quick access to blocked apps and stats Effortless setup for personalized pushup challenges Motivation & Accountability Turn screen time into exercise time Visual feedback from your pushup sessions Track long-term progress to build healthy habits Completely Free All core features available at no cost No hidden fees, subscriptions, or ads Important Links: Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://candle-rutabaga-164.notion.site/Terms-And-Privacy-PushBlock-2c504399eca38080ab1cf0084c0719f2

About

ShelfCare

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Your phone is built to keep you scrolling. ShelfCare is built to help you stop. Start a focus session. Put the phone down. When the timer ends, you earn a book that lands on your virtual bookshelf. That's the whole idea — and it works because the shelf is yours. Every book reflects exactly what you did: a tall spine for a long session, a thin one for a quick 15 minutes, each color tied to what you were working on. Over time, your shelf becomes a visual record of every hour you chose depth over distraction. HOW IT WORKS Set a focus duration — 15, 25, 45, or 60 minutes — and a category. Start the session. A preview of your book takes shape on screen as the timer counts down. When you finish, the book slides onto your shelf with a satisfying animation and haptic. Put the phone down. Come back when it's done. YOUR SHELF, YOUR HISTORY Books aren't decoration — they carry meaning. Session duration shapes the spine size. Your category determines the color. Sessions with zero interruptions earn a gold edge. Over time, you'll recognize your own patterns in the shelf: the dense cluster of reading sessions on a good weekend, the thin work spines from a hectic week. Tap any book to see its details — date, duration, category, and pause count. STAY CONSISTENT A daily streak tracks how many days in a row you've shown up. A heatmap shows your consistency over the past weeks. Aggregate stats tell you your total focus hours, average session length, and how your time breaks down across categories. Daily reminders fire at a time you set — and a second reminder goes out in the evening if your streak is at risk. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No account required. No data collected. No servers. Your focus history is yours alone.

Screenshots

PushUp App Blocker4 screens
ShelfCare4 screens

Verdict

The call

PushUp App Blocker and ShelfCare are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PushUp App Blocker versus ShelfCare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushUp App BlockerShelfCare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo UpDmitrii Campestrini

In-app purchases

None

PushUp App Blocker

No in-app purchases

None

ShelfCare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PushUp App Blocker free?
PushUp App Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelfCare free?
ShelfCare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PushUp App Blocker or ShelfCare have ads?
Neither PushUp App Blocker nor ShelfCare shows ads.

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