Comparison

PushLock vs DelayLock

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

DelayLock

This app helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps and websites during timed sessions. You can set custom focus intervals, schedule blocking for specific hours, and track your progress. It integrates with Apple Reminders to keep your session goals visible.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus timer (15-120 mins)
  • App and website blocking
  • Focus and break cycles
  • Integration with Apple Reminders
  • Scheduled blocking by weekday
  • Progress tracking and calendar
  • Early exit options (rewarded video/shake)
Features
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DelayLock turns plans into focused action. Choose a focus session, block distracting apps and websites, and pick a reminder that says what this session is for. FOCUS TIMER Choose 15–120 minutes in five-minute steps. With Screen Time permission, block all app and website categories or use one of your own blocking groups. Follow the countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. FOCUS AND BREAK CYCLES Optionally alternate focus sessions with short breaks and take a long break after a few rounds. Blocking pauses during breaks and resumes with the next round. WHAT THIS SESSION IS FOR Pick an incomplete item from Apple Reminders, or add a new one, and keep it on screen while you focus. When the session ends, you decide whether to mark it complete. SCHEDULED BLOCKING Set working hours by weekday, such as 9 to 6 with an hour off for lunch. The selected group is blocked automatically and released during breaks. RECORD YOUR PROGRESS Review daily focus time, completed sessions, and a focus calendar. After a completed session, record what you accomplished. EARLY EXIT Use a rewarded video or a shake challenge to end a session early. Time already spent focusing is recorded, while the session does not count as a natural completion. Permissions and language: App blocking requires Screen Time authorization. Reminders access is requested separately and is used only when you pick a reminder or mark one complete. Focus records stay on your device and are not uploaded to a custom server; system accounts may sync reminders through iCloud. The app interface is currently available in Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

PushLock3 screens
DelayLock2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DelayLock at 100% against PushLock's 57%. DelayLock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). PushLock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. DelayLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushLock ships an update weekly, DelayLock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PushLock versus DelayLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushLockDelayLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah FerreHot Future (guangzhou) Internet Co., Ltd

Customer experience

PushLock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

DelayLock

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PushLock

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time2
  • pro$24.99
  • Pro$34.99
None

DelayLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PushLock free?
PushLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DelayLock free?
DelayLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PushLock or DelayLock have ads?
DelayLock shows ads; PushLock does not.
Which is updated more often, PushLock or DelayLock?
PushLock ships an update weekly, and DelayLock every 2 days. Most recently, PushLock was updated on November 5, 2026 and DelayLock on October 31, 2026.

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