# Friction vs PushMore

The clearest difference is rating: PushMore at 5.0 against Friction's 4.6. Friction's advantage is ratings volume (319 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Friction sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

PushMore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Friction has 319 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Friction ships an update every 6 days, PushMore every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Friction | PushMore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friction-reduce-screen-time/id6758893858/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushmore-workout-app-blocker/id6800633400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TalkUp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767264111) | [SUMIT KATARIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/417545668) |

## What reviewers say

### Friction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friction-reduce-screen-time/id6758893858)

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by requiring you to complete quick physical challenges before accessing distracting apps. Earn scrolling time through exercise and build healthier digital habits with a privacy-first approach.

**Highlights:** Complete physical challenges to earn screen time, Connect to Screen Time for app control, Track progress and build discipline, Privacy-first design with on-device detection, Breaks impulsive scrolling loops, Customizable app blocking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### PushMore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushmore-workout-app-blocker/id6800633400)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PushMore Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PushMore Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PushMore Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PushMore Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pushmore Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Friction free?

Friction 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, Friction or PushMore?

PushMore is rated higher. Friction averages 4.6 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while PushMore averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Friction or PushMore have ads?

Neither Friction nor PushMore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Friction or PushMore?

Friction ships an update every 6 days, and PushMore every 9 days. Most recently, Friction was updated on October 14, 2026 and PushMore on October 8, 2026.

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