Comparison

HabitUnlock vs PushDuel

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

Head to head
About

HabitUnlock

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
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A free app blocker that unlocks with movement: block 1 app or category, then walk or do push-ups to open it. No account, no ads. FREE: block an app or category behind real movement · blocking schedules (up to 8) · streak tracking with a monthly freeze. No account, no ads. HOW IT WORKS • Choose which apps or categories to block • Pick how you will earn them back: Walking, Push-Ups, or Guided Breathing • Complete the activity to unlock your apps • Build streaks and earn achievements Unlike screen time apps that just block your phone and rely on willpower, HabitUnlock turns the problem into a game. Want to scroll? Earn it first. Every unlock starts with movement — and that small shift changes everything. THE THREE WAYS TO UNLOCK • Walking — step-based, counted automatically • Push-Ups — timer-based, with live progress • Guided Breathing — a short breathing exercise when movement is not an option Three activities you will finish beat a long menu you never open. SMART BLOCKING • Block specific apps or entire categories • Up to 8 blocking schedules for focus time • Deep Lock mode for maximum commitment — no one-tap ignore • Emergency override with limited weekly uses APPLE HEALTH • Reads your step count so Walking completes on its own • Step data is processed on your device • Optional — decline it and the other activities still work BUILT FOR BRAINS THAT NEED STRUCTURE Many people who struggle with phone habits find external structure easier than willpower — and that is what HabitUnlock provides. Instead of fighting the urge to scroll, channel it: your phone becomes a reward for movement, not a source of guilt. STREAKS & ACHIEVEMENTS • Daily streaks with fire animations • Achievement badges for milestones • Share cards to show your progress WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES • Home screen widgets show your progress • Live Activity during activities • Dynamic Island countdown WHO IT'S FOR • Doom scrollers who want to break the cycle • Students who need to focus during exam season • People with ADHD looking for structure and accountability • Professionals who want to reclaim productive hours • Parents who want to control their own screen time PRIVACY • No ads. Your data is never sold. • Usage analytics can be turned off any time in Settings • Step data read from Apple Health is processed on your device • No account required — ever FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Is HabitUnlock free? A: Core features are free — block 1 app and set up to 3 daily habits. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited habits, unlimited blocked apps, and Deep Lock mode. Q: Which activities can I use? A: Walking, Push-Ups, and Guided Breathing. Q: Does it track my fitness data? A: HabitUnlock reads your step count from Apple Health so Walking can complete automatically. That step data is processed on your device. Q: Does it work without internet? A: Yes. Blocking, activity tracking, and unlocking work offline. Internet is only needed for subscription management. Replace mindless scrolling with movement. Build habits that stick. HABITUNLOCK PRO • Unlimited habits • Unlimited blocked apps • Deep Lock mode • Streak freezes to protect your progress • Priority support HabitUnlock Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial. The available plans and the current price in your currency are shown in the app before you confirm. Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://www.habbitunlock.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.habbitunlock.com/terms

About

PushDuel

Engage in live 1v1 push-up races using your phone's camera for rep counting. Compete against others globally or solo, track your progress with leaderboards and achievements, and even lock distracting apps until you meet your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Live 1v1 push-up duels
  • On-device camera rep counting
  • Ranked matches with ELO
  • World and country leaderboards
  • Solo and offline modes
  • App locking challenges
Features
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PushDuel turns push-ups into a live 1v1 race. Prop your phone up facing you, and its camera counts every clean rep while you race another player in 30 or 60 seconds. No equipment, no gym. HOW IT WORKS • On-device tracking follows your head and shoulders and counts full push-ups only. Your camera feed never leaves your phone. • Ranked duels with ELO, world and country leaderboards, win streaks, levels and achievements. • At lower ratings, a simulated opponent may be used when no real player is found in time. MORE TO PLAY • Duel Hour: every evening in Europe and the Americas, real opponents online and 2× XP. • Nations Cup: every rep counts for your country in a weekly table, ranked by average reps per player. • Solo modes: Opponent Ladder and Monster Waves, even offline. • Challenges, titles and friends: challenge friends directly and see when they beat your best. • Push to Unlock: lock distracting apps until you hit your daily push-ups. Free to play, in 9 languages. PushDuel Pro adds ad-free play, shorter ranked waits at lower ratings, victory clips, a custom photo and more. PUSHDUEL PRO PushDuel Pro Monthly is an optional auto-renewing 1-month subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pitsillidesc.github.io/pushduel-privacy/

Screenshots

HabitUnlock4 screens
PushDuel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HabitUnlock at none against PushDuel's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. HabitUnlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PushDuel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 — 4.8 for HabitUnlock against 4.8 for PushDuel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HabitUnlock ships an update every 6 days, PushDuel every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HabitUnlock versus PushDuel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabitUnlockPushDuel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB94 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperTyrian HortonChrysis Pitsillides

Customer experience

HabitUnlock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PushDuel

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HabitUnlock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

PushDuel

Subscriptions1
  • PushDuel Pro Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is HabitUnlock free?
HabitUnlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushDuel free?
PushDuel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HabitUnlock or PushDuel?
HabitUnlock is rated higher. HabitUnlock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PushDuel averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do HabitUnlock or PushDuel have ads?
PushDuel shows ads; HabitUnlock does not.
Which is updated more often, HabitUnlock or PushDuel?
HabitUnlock ships an update every 6 days, and PushDuel every 10 days. Most recently, HabitUnlock was updated on November 10, 2026 and PushDuel on November 10, 2026.

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