Comparison

PushLock vs Unlockr

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 pushups, before granting access to selected applications. It aims to reduce impulsive scrolling and build discipline by creating a system where phone usage is earned through movement.

Highlights
  • App access control
  • Verified rep detection (pushups, squats)
  • On-device pose detection
  • Time tracking for earned usage
  • Streak system for consistency
  • Insight dashboard for habits
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

Unlockr

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Unlockr helps you spend less time on the apps that pull you in - not by nagging you, but by making access something you earn. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps or categories you want to protect. Once locked, opening them requires a short challenge first: a one-minute breathing exercise, or a quick set of squats, push-ups, or a plank. Finish it, and you earn real time back - spent only while you're actually using the app you unlocked, not ticking down in the background. CHALLENGES THAT ADAPT TO YOU Squats, push-ups, and plank targets scale with the difficulty you choose, so the effort stays fair whether you're just starting out or pushing yourself. Camera-based rep counting runs entirely on your device - nothing is recorded, saved, or uploaded. BUILT FOR HONEST USE Time is deducted based on actual foreground usage, not the clock, so you're never charged for time you didn't spend. A weekly view shows exactly how much time you've earned and where it went. Unlockr requires Screen Time permission to protect the apps you choose, and camera access only if you use the movement challenges (optional - a manual fallback exists without it). SUBSCRIPTION Unlockr requires an active subscription. Choose Weekly ($2.99/week), Monthly ($5.99/month, includes a 3-day free trial), or Yearly ($34.99/year, includes a 7-day free trial). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased, where applicable. Privacy Policy: unlockr.space/privacy Terms of Use: unlockr.space/terms End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PushLock4 screens
Unlockr4 screens

Verdict

The call

PushLock and Unlockr are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Unlockr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushLock ships an update every 10 days, Unlockr every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PushLock versus Unlockr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushLockUnlockr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (325 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings325 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNisar Ahmad KhanTran Tin

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
3 purchases

Unlockr

Subscriptions3
  • Unlockr Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Unlockr Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Unlockr Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is PushLock free?
PushLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unlockr free?
Unlockr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushLock or Unlockr have ads?
Neither PushLock nor Unlockr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushLock or Unlockr?
PushLock ships an update every 10 days, and Unlockr every 8 days. Most recently, PushLock was updated on November 5, 2026 and Unlockr on October 31, 2026.

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