PushLock vs Nooze
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Nooze
This alarm clock app requires users to complete a task before the alarm can be turned off, helping to combat snoozing. It offers various mission types, including physical exercises, math problems, and object hunts, to ensure users get out of bed.
- Mission-based alarms
- Physical exercise challenges
- Math problem challenges
- Object hunt missions
- Camera-powered wake-up
- Streaks and badges
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Nooze is the mission alarm clock that makes you complete a task before your alarm turns off. Stop snoozing and get out of bed by finishing a wake-up mission. Nooze is built for heavy sleepers, chronic snoozers, and anyone who wants a stronger morning routine. Choose your wake-up mission: • Push-ups • Math problems • Make your bed • Spoken affirmations • Object hunt Built to get you up: • Mission-based alarms that force action • Camera-powered wake-up challenges • Sound library and custom sounds • Mission previews before you commit • Streaks and badges for consistency • Fast setup for school, work, and early mornings Whether you struggle to wake up on time or just want mornings to feel more intentional, Nooze helps you build a routine that is harder to ignore. Download Nooze and stop snoozing for real. Support: support@nuralabs.io *SMART ALARMS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
PushLock and Nooze both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Nooze's written reviews are positive against 25% of PushLock's. Nooze also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). PushLock's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). 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
Both are free to download. PushLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Nooze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PushLock against 4.7 for Nooze. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 325 and 693 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of PushLock's written reviews are positive against 48% of Nooze's.
PushLock ships an update every 10 days, Nooze every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PushLock | Nooze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (325 ratings) | 4.7 (693 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 47.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 325 | 693 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nisar Ahmad Khan | Nura Labs Inc. |
Customer experience
PushLock
Nooze
In-app purchases
PushLock
- 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
Nooze
- Nooze Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Nooze Pro - One Time Deal$19.991 Year
- Nooze Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year









