# HabitUnlock vs PushLock

HabitUnlock and PushLock both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HabitUnlock's written reviews are positive against 25% of PushLock's. HabitUnlock also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). PushLock's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HabitUnlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PushLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HabitUnlock against 4.7 for PushLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushLock has 325 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of HabitUnlock's written reviews are positive against 25% of PushLock's.

HabitUnlock ships an update every 6 days, PushLock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HabitUnlock | PushLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habitunlock-screen-time/id6758104403/reviews) | [4.7 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-unlock-apps/id6759091105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyrian Horton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858683899) | [Nisar Ahmad Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876809695) |

## What reviewers say

### HabitUnlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habitunlock-screen-time/id6758104403)

This app turns screen time into a reward for physical activity. Block distracting apps and earn your access back by completing various exercises, building streaks, and achieving goals. It's designed for those who need structure and want to break unhealthy digital habits.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Earn screen time through exercise, Track steps, push-ups, squats, and more, HealthKit integration for automatic step tracking, Deep Lock mode for maximum commitment, Gamified streaks and achievements, Widgets and Live Activities for progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### PushLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-unlock-apps/id6759091105)

This app requires users to complete physical exercises, like push-ups, before granting access to selected applications. It aims to foster discipline and intentional usage by creating a tangible effort-to-access exchange.

**Highlights:** App access control via physical activity, Verified rep detection using pose estimation, Customizable unlock ratios, Daily streak tracking, Usage and activity insights, Focus and productivity enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PushLock Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PushLock Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PushLock Pro Annual Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| PushLock Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HabitUnlock free?

HabitUnlock 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, HabitUnlock or PushLock?

HabitUnlock and PushLock are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 325 ratings respectively.

### Do HabitUnlock or PushLock have ads?

Neither HabitUnlock nor PushLock shows ads.

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

HabitUnlock ships an update every 6 days, and PushLock every 10 days. Most recently, HabitUnlock was updated on October 12, 2026 and PushLock on October 14, 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.*