PushLock vs Limit Screen Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PushLock
Take back control of your screen time by turning phone addiction into motivation. This app lets you block applications and only unlock them by completing physical exercises like push-ups, squats, and sit-ups. Spend less time scrolling and more time being active.
- Block applications
- Unlock apps with exercise
- Perform push-ups, squats, sit-ups
- Convert addiction to motivation
- Gain screen time
- Reduce scrolling
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Take back control of your screen time. Spending too much time on your phone? Turn your addiction into motivation. This app lets you block your apps and unlock them only by working out: push-ups, squats, sit-ups. You earn screen time. You spend it whenever you want. Less scroll. More action. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Limit Screen Time
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Focus helps you stay present, finish what you start, and spend less time pulled into your phone. As a simple app blocker built for real screen time control, Focus lets you block distracting apps and websites, set honest limits, and see exactly where your time goes — no guessing, no fake numbers. Choose what you want to protect, start a focus session, and create space from the apps and websites that usually interrupt your day. Whether you are working, studying, reading, resting, or trying to build better habits, Focus helps you stay with your intention. Use Focus when you want to avoid quick checks, reduce scrolling, protect deep work, or end the day feeling more in control of your attention — one small step toward better digital wellbeing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PushLock at 17.6 against Limit Screen Time's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Limit Screen Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PushLock | Limit Screen Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Noah Ferre | Dilshodi Kahori |
In-app purchases
PushLock
- Pro$8.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pro$22.991 Year
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- Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- pro$24.99
- Pro$34.99
Limit Screen Time
- Focus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month





