# Push Up Time vs ActionLock

The clearest difference is rating: Push Up Time at 4.9 against ActionLock's 1.0. Push Up Time also leads on ratings volume (279 vs 2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Push Up Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ActionLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Push Up Time holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Up Time has 279 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Push Up Time ships an update every 10 days, ActionLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push Up Time | ActionLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-time-block-apps/id6758487841/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionlock-app-blocker/id6788766360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mai Huy Mao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391462970) | [Dung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775109406) |

## What reviewers say

### Push Up Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-time-block-apps/id6758487841)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


### ActionLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionlock-app-blocker/id6788766360)

Transform screen time into workout time by completing exercises to unlock distracting apps. Earn XP for every rep, level up your character, and build healthy habits while staying focused.

**Highlights:** Smart app blocking, AI rep counting, Gamified fitness progression, Flexible screen time limits, Detailed exercise stats, Private, on-device processing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push Up Time free?

Push Up Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ActionLock free?

ActionLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Push Up Time or ActionLock?

Push Up Time is rated higher. Push Up Time averages 4.9 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while ActionLock averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Push Up Time or ActionLock have ads?

Both Push Up Time and ActionLock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Push Up Time or ActionLock?

Push Up Time ships an update every 10 days, and ActionLock weekly. Most recently, Push Up Time was updated on October 18, 2026 and ActionLock on October 10, 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.*