Comparison

Merit vs PushMore

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

Head to head
About

Merit

This app locks distracting applications on your phone until you achieve your daily fitness objectives. It integrates with health tracking to monitor your activity, helping you build consistent exercise habits and reduce screen time.

Highlights
  • Fitness-based app blocking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Customizable fitness goals
  • Personalized app blocking
  • Habit building
  • Screen time control
Features
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Merit helps you exercise more and scroll less by locking distracting apps until you complete your daily fitness goals. Merit blocks apps on your phone until you complete your set physical activity for the day. We know just how difficult it is to exercise when the dopamine rush of social media is one click away. This is why we built Merit. FEATURES Fitness-Based App Blocking Block any app or website until you complete your daily physical activity goal. Apple Health Integration Merit securely syncs with Apple Health to track steps, calories burned, or Move goals. Custom Fitness Goals Set goals that match your lifestyle, and increase them as your fitness improves. Personalized App Blocking Choose exactly which apps or sites to block (social media, streaming, games, and more). Build Consistent Habits Turn exercise into a daily non-negotiable by tying it to something you already want. Screen Time Control Reduce screen time by limiting access to distracting apps until your goals are complete. WHY DOES IT WORK? Merit removes temptation and replaces it with accountability, helping you: - Reduce screen time - Exercise consistently - Build healthier daily habits Merit includes a free 14 day trial to use all of its features. You can start a 14-day free trial to access Merit's features. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial, you will be automatically charged the price indicated on the payment screen. Terms of Use: https://www.getmerit.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.getmerit.app/privacy-policy

About

PushMore

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by introducing intentional friction before opening distracting applications. Earn access to apps through various activities like workouts or focus timers, fostering healthier digital habits and increased productivity.

Highlights
  • Earned app access through activities
  • Customizable focus timers
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • App opening and usage limits
  • Trigger-based rules with challenges
  • Allow lists for essential apps
Features
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► Cut screen time by 80% in your first week ► Reclaim up to 3 hours a day for focused study, family, work or what matters most ► 98% of strict mode users have 60% less screen time PushMore is a powerful app blocker that helps you block distracting apps, reduce screen time, and manage social media use so you can focus on what truly matters. Build healthier digital habits and make more room for life beyond your screen. Whether you want to boost productivity, unplug during your free time, or stay focused while studying, PushMore puts you in control. ► TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR SCREEN TIME Spend less time doomscrolling and more time living. PushMore helps you block distracting apps, build healthier digital habits, and make space for focused study, productive work, and meaningful downtime. Set rules that fit your day and turn the urge to scroll into a positive action. ► WHY PUSHMORE? – Block Distracting Apps: Take a break from social media, games, and other apps that pull you away from your goals. – Study Without Distractions: Keep distracting apps blocked during homework, revision, and focused learning. – Unlock with Intention: Complete a workout, try breathing exercises, or take a mindful pause before returning to your apps. – Flexible Blocking Schedules: Plan distraction-free periods around your classes, work hours, and bedtime. – App Open Limits: Choose how often you can open selected apps to reduce habitual checking. – Daily Usage Limits: Set boundaries on how much time you spend in distracting apps. – Hard Mode: Make your rules harder to undo when temptation strikes. – Keep Essentials Available: Stay connected to the apps you need while blocking the ones you want a break from. – Block Now: Start a focus session whenever you need to concentrate. – Quick Intentions: Turn goals like “study without Instagram” or “do push-ups before scrolling” into simple app-blocking rules. ► MAKE ROOM FOR WHAT MATTERS PushMore helps you create time for the things you want to do. – Study Better: Give homework, exam preparation, and learning your full attention. – Stay Productive: Spend less time checking your phone and more time making progress. – Wind Down at Night: Set boundaries around bedtime scrolling. – Move More: Turn scrolling breaks into opportunities for movement. – Pause Mindfully: Make breathing and reflection part of your digital routine. – Enjoy Your Free Time: Be more present for hobbies, family, and friends. ► MADE FOR SELF-CONTROL PushMore is built for people who want better control over their own screen time. It is not a parental monitoring app. There are no complicated family dashboards or confusing controls - just simple tools to help you stay in charge of your phone. START SMALL. PUSH MORE. Choose one distracting app. Set one rule. Take back your first few minutes of attention. With PushMore, access is no longer automatic. You earn it, choose it, and use it with intention. Explore more movement challenges, routines, and advanced screen time controls with PushMore Pro. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://sumitk.net/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://sumitk.net/privacy/

Screenshots

Merit4 screens
PushMore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PushMore at none against Merit's shown. PushMore also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Merit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Merit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PushMore sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Merit against 5.0 for PushMore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Merit versus PushMore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeritPushMore
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGajLabs Corp.SUMIT KATARIA

Customer experience

Merit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PushMore

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Merit

Subscriptions2
  • Merit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Merit Pro Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
5 purchases

PushMore

Subscriptions4
  • PushMore Weekly$7.997 Days
  • PushMore Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PushMore Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • PushMore Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pushmore Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Merit free?
Merit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushMore free?
PushMore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Merit or PushMore?
Merit and PushMore are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Merit or PushMore have ads?
Merit shows ads; PushMore does not.

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