Comparison

PushLock vs Grindlocker

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

Head to head
About

PushLock

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
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PushLock Earn Your Scroll. Your phone isn’t the problem. Unlimited access is. PushLock introduces one simple rule: Access follows effort. Before opening selected apps, complete a short movement set. Pushups. More coming soon. No lectures. No guilt. Just a clean exchange. How It Works 1. Choose the apps you want to control. 2. Set your unlock ratio (for example: 1 rep = 1 minute). 3. Complete verified reps using real-time pose detection. 4. Earn access. Use your time intentionally. That’s it. What Changes After You Start You move every day — even on busy days. You open social media with awareness instead of impulse. You build discipline without relying on motivation. You create friction where it matters. PushLock doesn’t block your life. It makes you earn it. Core Capabilities App Access Control Lock selected apps until movement goals are completed. Rep Verification On-device pose detection confirms real pushups or squats. Time Tracking See exactly how much usage you’ve earned and spent. Streak System Build consistency through daily movement tracking. Insight Dashboard Understand your screen habits and activity progress in one place. Designed For Students who need focus. Professionals who value productivity. People tired of losing hours to scrolling. Anyone who wants a stronger body and sharper mind. What’s Coming Next Structured movement programs. Social challenges. Apple Watch integration. A Different Relationship With Your Phone Most apps compete for your attention. PushLock protects it. You decide which apps require effort. You decide how much access you earn. You stay in control. Download PushLock. Move first. Scroll later. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS A PushLock subscription is required to access premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after any free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account Settings. Terms: https://pushlockapp.com/terms Privacy: https://pushlockapp.com/privacy

About

Grindlocker

This app helps you regain control over your screen time by locking distracting apps and requiring you to complete real exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, and squats to unlock them. AI technology accurately counts your reps in real-time, ensuring accountability and rewarding your effort with earned screen minutes.

Highlights
  • AI rep counting for exercises
  • Lock distracting apps and categories
  • Automatic re-locking of apps
  • XP system, streaks, and levels
  • Customizable exercise and rep ratios
  • Minimalist and ad-free design
Features
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Lock your addictive apps and earn screen time back with real exercises: push-ups, sit-ups, and squats counted by AI in real time. Versus mode* Battle bots in 15, 30 or 60 second rep battles. The camera counts every rep live. Win ranked matches to climb from Wood to Champion, finish the daily blitz and weekly challenges for XP, and race your friends' best runs in groups. Block apps. Unlock with reps.* Grindlock is built for anyone who knows they scroll too much but can't stop. This app locks down your most distracting apps with Screen Time and makes you earn them back with real exercise. Our AI watches your form through the front camera and counts every rep. Accountability that actually works* Grindlock doesn't guilt-trip you or show you a timer. It makes you move. Pick your apps, pick your exercise, and set the deal: every rep = 2 minutes of scroll time. When your time's up, apps lock again automatically. AI-powered rep counting* Your front camera detects your form and counts every push-up, sit-up, and squat in real time. The AI validates each rep so you can't fake it. No manual input. No trust system. Just you vs. the camera. Screen time you actually earned* Instead of fighting willpower, you're trading reps for minutes. 10 push-ups = 20 minutes. You set the deal. You earn the time. It hits different when you worked for it. Features* • AI camera counts push-ups, sit-ups, and squats in real time • Lock any app or category with Screen Time • Automatic re-lock when your time expires • XP system, streaks, and levels to track your progress • Choose your exercise and set your own rep-to-time ratio • Minimalist design: no clutter, no guilt, no ads • Private and secure: camera processed on-device, never stored or sent Grindlock turns your screen time into gains. One rep at a time. If you have suggestions or questions, please email us at info@abenteuergeist.com NOTE: Grindlock includes fitness-related features intended for general wellness purposes. Nothing within the app should be interpreted as medical advice. For any medical concerns or decisions, please consult a licensed healthcare professional. *Full access to Grindlock's features is available with an active paid PRO subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy policy: https://abenteuergeist.com/grindlock/privacy Terms of use: https://abenteuergeist.com/grindlock/terms

Screenshots

PushLock4 screens
Grindlocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

PushLock and Grindlocker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Grindlocker's written reviews are positive against 25% of PushLock's. Grindlocker also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PushLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Grindlocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.7 for PushLock against 4.7 for Grindlocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 325 and 113 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of PushLock's written reviews are positive against 80% of Grindlocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushLock ships an update every 10 days, Grindlocker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PushLock versus Grindlocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushLockGrindlocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (325 ratings)4.7 (113 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325 — better113
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNisar Ahmad KhanAbenteuergeist

Customer experience

PushLock

All ratings325 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Grindlocker

All ratings113 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PushLock

Subscriptions4
  • PushLock Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • PushLock Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PushLock Pro Annual Offer3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • PushLock Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Grindlocker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Unlimited Access$8.997 Days
  • Yearly Unlimited Discounted$24.991 Year
  • Yearly_Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly Unlimited Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PushLock free?
PushLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grindlocker free?
Grindlocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PushLock or Grindlocker?
PushLock and Grindlocker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 325 and 113 ratings respectively.
Do PushLock or Grindlocker have ads?
Neither PushLock nor Grindlocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushLock or Grindlocker?
PushLock ships an update every 10 days, and Grindlocker every 4 days. Most recently, PushLock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Grindlocker on October 17, 2026.

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