# PushLock vs Nooze

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushLock | Nooze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-unlock-apps/id6759091105/reviews) | **[4.7 (693 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nooze-stop-snoozing/id6759581682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 325 | **693** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 142 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nisar Ahmad Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876809695) | [Nura Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808988409) |

## What reviewers say

### PushLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushlock-unlock-apps/id6759091105)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PushLock Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PushLock Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PushLock Pro Annual Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| PushLock Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Nooze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nooze-stop-snoozing/id6759581682)

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.

**Highlights:** Mission-based alarms, Physical exercise challenges, Math problem challenges, Object hunt missions, Camera-powered wake-up, Streaks and badges

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nooze Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Nooze Pro - One Time Deal | $19.99 | per year |
| Nooze Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushLock free?

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

### Is Nooze free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PushLock or Nooze?

Nooze is rated higher. PushLock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Nooze averages 4.7 from 693 ratings.

### Do PushLock or Nooze have ads?

Neither PushLock nor Nooze shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushLock or Nooze?

PushLock ships an update every 10 days, and Nooze every 3 days. Most recently, PushLock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Nooze on October 20, 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.*