Comparison

Blocus vs Push Up Time

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

Head to head
About

Blocus

This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Set daily limits and smart schedules
  • Extreme Mode for irreversible blocking
  • Unlock distractions via challenges or tasks
  • PIN Code Mode for external accountability
  • Integrates with system Screen Time
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Blocus – The Focus App That Actually Stops You From Cheating Blocus is a powerful focus and productivity app designed to help you break distraction habits and regain control of your time. Whether you need gentle nudges or absolute enforcement, Blocus adapts to your willpower — or replaces it when needed. Block distracting apps and websites using Blocklists or Allowlists, set daily limits, or automate focus with smart schedules. Blocus integrates seamlessly with Screen Time, ensuring reliable and system-level blocking you can trust. For moments when discipline isn't enough, Blocus offers strict enforcement modes: Extreme Mode A fully irreversible block. Once activated, it cannot be ended early — no tricks, no loopholes, no excuses. Challenges & Unlock Tasks Unlock distractions only after completing meaningful actions: • Steps or workout challenges • Push-ups, squats, planks • Pomodoro sessions • Sudoku or math challenges • Location-based unlocks PIN Code Mode A trusted friend receives a unique unlock code — so only someone else can free you. Perfect for real accountability. Advanced Control & Convenience • Smart schedules by time or day • Flexible or ultra-strict configurations Whether you're studying, working, training your focus, or fighting phone addiction — Blocus gives you the structure you need and the freedom you earn. Stop negotiating with distractions. Block them. Commit. Focus with Blocus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.blocus-app.com/privacy

About

Push Up Time

This productivity tool helps you manage phone usage by locking distracting apps. Earn back screen time by completing exercises like push-ups, squats, or pull-ups, detected by AI.

Highlights
  • AI-powered rep detection
  • Block distracting apps
  • Earn screen time with exercise
  • Supports push-ups, squats, pull-ups
  • On-device AI processing
  • Detailed progress statistics
Features
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Unlock Your Apps with Your Sweat. Is your phone usage out of control? Do you want to build a workout habit but lack the motivation? Push Up Time - Block Apps is the smart productivity tool that trades your screen time for exercise. We don’t just block your distractions—we act as your personal AI trainer to help you earn them back. HOW IT WORKS Block Distractions: Select the apps that waste your time (Social Media, Games, etc.) and set a limit. Get Locked: When time is up, your apps are locked. Earn Time with AI: Place your phone on the floor or lean it against a wall. Our AI-powered camera detects your movement. Auto-Unlock: Complete your reps (Push-ups, Squats, or Pull-ups), and your apps unlock automatically! KEY FEATURES Advanced AI Rep Counter Forget manual entry or cheating. Our precise AI technology uses your camera to automatically detect and count your reps in real-time. It ensures every rep counts—literally. Multi-Exercise Support Choose your challenge to unlock your phone: Push-ups: Classic upper body strength. Squats: Perfect for legs and glutes. Pull-ups: For advanced upper body training. Smart Statistics Visualize your progress with detailed charts: Track daily and weekly rep counts. See exactly how much Earned time. Monitor your streaks to build lasting discipline. WHY CHOOSE US? No Wearables Needed: Just you and your phone. Privacy First: All AI detection happens on-device. No video is ever recorded or uploaded. Build Iron Discipline: Stop mindlessly scrolling and start mindfully moving. Download Push Up Time - Block Apps today. Let AI help you turn your addiction into strength! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ios-pushup-time-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pushup-time-terms

Screenshots

Blocus4 screens
Push Up Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Push Up Time at 87% against Blocus's 9%. Push Up Time also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Blocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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. Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Push Up Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Push Up Time holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 279 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Blocus's written reviews are positive against 87% of Push Up Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, Push Up Time every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Blocus versus Push Up Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocusPush Up Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (226 ratings)4.9 (279 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings226279 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiyar DirikMai Huy Mao

Customer experience

Blocus

All ratings226 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%

Push Up Time

All ratings279 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Blocus

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock$0.99
  • Unlock$3.99
  • Unlock$8.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock$17.99
  • Unlock$44.99
  • Unlock$89.99
2 purchases

Push Up Time

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$17.99

Questions

Is Blocus free?
Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Up Time free?
Push Up Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blocus or Push Up Time?
Push Up Time is rated higher. Blocus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Push Up Time averages 4.9 from 279 ratings.
Do Blocus or Push Up Time have ads?
Push Up Time shows ads; Blocus does not.
Which is updated more often, Blocus or Push Up Time?
Blocus ships an update every 3 days, and Push Up Time every 10 days. Most recently, Blocus was updated on September 13, 2026 and Push Up Time on September 22, 2026.

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