# BlockIt vs PushLock

The clearest difference is rating: BlockIt at 4.7 against PushLock's 4.0. BlockIt also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (67% vs 57%). PushLock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlockIt sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and PushLock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BlockIt holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of BlockIt's written reviews are positive against 57% of PushLock's.

BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, PushLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlockIt | PushLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockit-pushups-screen-time/id6757078968/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-push-ups-and-blocker/id6759161936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chili Data](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832433894) | [Noah Ferre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850917129) |

## What reviewers say

### BlockIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockit-pushups-screen-time/id6757078968)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlockIt Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| BlockIt Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| BlockIt Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| BlockIt Pro A Vie Promo | $22.99 | one-time |
| BlockIt A Vie | $34.99 | one-time |


### PushLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-push-ups-and-blocker/id6759161936)

Take back control of your screen time by turning phone addiction into motivation. This app lets you block applications and only unlock them by completing physical exercises like push-ups, squats, and sit-ups. Spend less time scrolling and more time being active.

**Highlights:** Block applications, Unlock apps with exercise, Perform push-ups, squats, sit-ups, Convert addiction to motivation, Gain screen time, Reduce scrolling

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro | $22.99 | per year |
| Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlockIt free?

BlockIt 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, BlockIt or PushLock?

BlockIt is rated higher. BlockIt averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PushLock averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BlockIt or PushLock have ads?

BlockIt shows ads; PushLock does not.

### Which is updated more often, BlockIt or PushLock?

BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, and PushLock weekly. Most recently, BlockIt was updated on October 20, 2026 and PushLock on October 18, 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.*