Comparison

BlockIt vs Pushout

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, or planks. 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 — your choice • Challenge mode: 60s sprint, Survival mode • 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

Pushout

This app transforms your pushups into screen time, helping you break digital habits and build a fitter physique. Earn minutes of app access by completing exercises, creating a virtuous cycle for fitness and focus.

Highlights
  • Effort-based app timer
  • Unlock screen time with pushups/squats
  • AI-powered anti-cheat for rep counting
  • Smart app blocker
  • Fitness gamification and progress tracking
  • Digital wellbeing reports
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Transform your scrolling addiction into physical power! Pushout is the revolutionary app that converts your pushups into screen time. Sculpt your physique while permanently breaking your bad digital habits. The Problem: You are wasting YEARS of your life "doomscrolling." The statistics are alarming: on average, we spend 5 to 6 hours a day on our phones. That represents over 10 years of your life lost scrolling through TikTok or Instagram. This is precious time you will never get back. The Solution: Exercise becomes the key to your screen. Pushout reverses your dopamine addiction. Want to scroll? Do your pushups first. One pushup = one minute of access. It’s that simple. You build an athletic physique while naturally slashing your screen time. What our users achieve: Visible physical transformation through daily workouts. Massive screen time reduction (saving 3 to 4 hours every single day). Restorative sleep, enhanced focus, and total mental clarity. Replacing social media addiction with healthy fitness habits. Boosted self-confidence through a fitter, stronger body. KEY FEATURES: Effort-Based App Timer Set strict limits on any app. Unlock screen time through pushups or squats. Anti-Cheat System: Our AI uses advanced pose detection to count your reps with 100% precision. Smart App Blocker Hard-lock social media and addictive apps. Fitness Gamification Track your progress and muscle gains. Maintain your workout streaks. Global leaderboards (coming soon). Digital Wellbeing Tools Detailed reports on your usage data. Visualize the workouts generated by your scrolling time. A simplified, gamified digital detox. Why Pushout stands out: Unlike other apps that rely solely on your willpower, Pushout creates a virtuous cycle. You will actually want to exercise to earn your leisure time. Our users report that after just two weeks, they prefer doing pushups over endless scrolling. Perfect for: Anyone fighting social media addiction. Procrastinators glued to their phone screens. Those who want to start working out but lack motivation. Students and professionals aiming for maximum productivity. Individuals with ADHD struggling with mobile distractions. The Science behind the app: Research proves that pairing an undesirable behavior (excessive screen time) with a beneficial habit (exercise) is the most effective method for long-term change. Pushout uses this psychological framework to radically transform your relationship with both your smartphone and your body. Join the movement: Stop letting algorithms profit off your attention. Take back control of your time and your health. Download Pushout today and join a community committed to excellence. Remember: Every minute spent mindlessly scrolling is a minute you could have used to become the best version of yourself. Take action. Download Pushout now. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A Pushout subscription is required to access all premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple account after the free trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off in your settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy – https://rcfllc.site/Privacypolicy Terms of Use (EULA) – https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Feedback: contact@rcfllc.site

Screenshots

BlockIt4 screens
Pushout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pushout at 5.0 against BlockIt's 4.6. BlockIt's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. BlockIt sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Pushout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pushout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of BlockIt's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pushout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BlockIt versus Pushout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockItPushout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings810 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdem GurlerRCF LLC

Customer experience

BlockIt

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative20.0%

Pushout

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BlockIt

Subscriptions3
  • BlockIt Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • BlockIt Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • BlockIt Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • BlockIt Pro A Vie Promo$22.99
  • BlockIt A Vie$34.99
10 purchases

Pushout

Subscriptions10
  • pro$8.991 Month
  • pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro$24.991 Year
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  • Yealy Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro$39.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is BlockIt free?
BlockIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pushout free?
Pushout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlockIt or Pushout?
Pushout is rated higher. BlockIt averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pushout averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do BlockIt or Pushout have ads?
Both BlockIt and Pushout show ads.
Which is updated more often, BlockIt or Pushout?
BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, and Pushout every 3 days. Most recently, BlockIt was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pushout on September 21, 2026.

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