Comparison

BlockIt 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

BlockIt

Transform scrolling habits into physical activity. Earn screen time for your favorite apps by completing exercises like pushups, squats, or planks. Track your progress and compete with friends while building strength and focus.

Highlights
  • Native app blocking via iOS Screen Time
  • Choose from pushups, squats, or planks
  • Challenge modes: sprint and survival
  • Global leaderboard and friend challenges
  • Detailed stats on streaks and time earned
  • Unlock unlimited apps with Pro version
Features
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You scroll 4 hours a day. Your body's still waiting. BlockIt turns every scroll urge into a workout opportunity. No meditation, no "30-day detox" promises. Just a simple deal: want Instagram? Drop and give us 10. — HOW IT WORKS — You pick the apps eating your life (Insta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap…). They're locked by default. To unlock: pushups, squats, planks, burpees, jumping jacks, wall sit. Every rep = screen time you actually earned. No free scroll. No stolen dopamine. You earn every minute. — WHY IT WORKS — → Physical friction: your brain hesitates before reaching for the app → Earned reward: you turn a bad habit into a daily win → Visible results: less screen, more strength, more focus — FEATURES — • Native blocking via iOS Screen Time • Pushups, squats, planks, burpees, jumping jacks, wall sit — your choice • Challenge mode: 60s sprint, Survival mode, Flux games • Global leaderboard + friend challenges • Detailed stats: streak, time earned, progress • Gold Founder badge for early adopters — PRIVACY FIRST — 100% on-device detection. No video recorded. No data sold. Your reps stay yours. — BLOCKIT PRO — Unlimited apps, advanced exercises, deep stats, multi-exercise mode. Stop scrolling. Start earning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://blockit.fr/mention Contact: contact@blockit.fr

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

BlockIt4 screens
Push Up Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Push Up Time at 87% against BlockIt's 65%. Push Up Time also leads on ratings volume (279 vs 15) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). BlockIt's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, 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. BlockIt sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Up Time has 279 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of BlockIt's written reviews are positive against 87% of Push Up Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, Push Up Time every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BlockIt versus Push Up Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockItPush Up Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings)4.9 (279 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15279 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChili DataMai Huy Mao

Customer experience

BlockIt

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.1%

Push Up Time

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BlockIt

Subscriptions3
  • BlockIt Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • BlockIt Pro Annual$49.991 Year
  • BlockIt Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • BlockIt Pro A Vie Promo$22.99
  • BlockIt A Vie$34.99
2 purchases

Push Up Time

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

Questions

Is BlockIt free?
BlockIt 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, BlockIt or Push Up Time?
Push Up Time is rated higher. BlockIt averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Push Up Time averages 4.9 from 279 ratings.
Do BlockIt or Push Up Time have ads?
Both BlockIt and Push Up Time show ads.
Which is updated more often, BlockIt or Push Up Time?
BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, and Push Up Time every 10 days. Most recently, BlockIt was updated on October 16, 2026 and Push Up Time on October 14, 2026.

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