Comparison

Grindlocker vs PushUp Time

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

Head to head
About

Grindlocker

This app helps you regain control over your screen time by locking distracting apps and requiring you to complete real exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, and squats to unlock them. AI technology accurately counts your reps in real-time, ensuring accountability and rewarding your effort with earned screen minutes.

Highlights
  • AI rep counting for exercises
  • Lock distracting apps and categories
  • Automatic re-locking of apps
  • XP system, streaks, and levels
  • Customizable exercise and rep ratios
  • Minimalist and ad-free design
Features
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Lock your addictive apps and earn screen time back with real exercises: push-ups, sit-ups, and squats counted by AI in real time. Versus mode* Battle bots in 15, 30 or 60 second rep battles. The camera counts every rep live. Win ranked matches to climb from Wood to Champion, finish the daily blitz and weekly challenges for XP, and race your friends' best runs in groups. Block apps. Unlock with reps.* Grindlock is built for anyone who knows they scroll too much but can't stop. This app locks down your most distracting apps with Screen Time and makes you earn them back with real exercise. Our AI watches your form through the front camera and counts every rep. Accountability that actually works* Grindlock doesn't guilt-trip you or show you a timer. It makes you move. Pick your apps, pick your exercise, and set the deal: every rep = 2 minutes of scroll time. When your time's up, apps lock again automatically. AI-powered rep counting* Your front camera detects your form and counts every push-up, sit-up, and squat in real time. The AI validates each rep so you can't fake it. No manual input. No trust system. Just you vs. the camera. Screen time you actually earned* Instead of fighting willpower, you're trading reps for minutes. 10 push-ups = 20 minutes. You set the deal. You earn the time. It hits different when you worked for it. Features* • AI camera counts push-ups, sit-ups, and squats in real time • Lock any app or category with Screen Time • Automatic re-lock when your time expires • XP system, streaks, and levels to track your progress • Choose your exercise and set your own rep-to-time ratio • Minimalist design: no clutter, no guilt, no ads • Private and secure: camera processed on-device, never stored or sent Grindlock turns your screen time into gains. One rep at a time. If you have suggestions or questions, please email us at info@abenteuergeist.com NOTE: Grindlock includes fitness-related features intended for general wellness purposes. Nothing within the app should be interpreted as medical advice. For any medical concerns or decisions, please consult a licensed healthcare professional. *Full access to Grindlock's features is available with an active paid PRO subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy policy: https://abenteuergeist.com/grindlock/privacy Terms of use: https://abenteuergeist.com/grindlock/terms

About

PushUp Time

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring you to exercise to unlock access to distracting applications. It uses your phone's camera to automatically count reps for exercises like push-ups, squats, planks, and sit-ups. Earn back minutes of screen time by completing workouts and build healthier habits.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • AI-powered exercise detection
  • Automatic rep counting via camera
  • Earn screen time by exercising
  • Real-time form checking
  • Progress tracking and summaries
  • Customizable reward rates
Features
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PushUp Time is the app blocker that makes you move. Take back screen time control: block distracting apps, then earn your scrolling back with real push-ups and squats — counted automatically by your camera. No willpower needed, no timers to ignore. It's the dopamine detox that builds a workout habit. Trusted by 266,000+ users worldwide. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose which apps to block — social media, games, video streaming, and more 2. When you open a blocked app, PushUp Time steps in 3. Do exercises in front of your camera to earn screen time 4. Use your earned minutes on the apps you love Your phone won't let you scroll until you move. COMPETE ON THE GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Every push-up counts toward your rank. Climb the global board or race your own country: • Medals for the top 3 — gold, silver, bronze • See exactly how many reps you need to pass the next rank • Custom profile with your name, photo or emoji avatar, and country flag • Your rank follows you across devices with Sign in with Apple AI-POWERED PUSH-UP COUNTER PushUp Time uses real-time camera pose detection to count your reps automatically. No manual counting, no tapping — just exercise and the app tracks every rep. • Push-ups — counts reps by tracking your elbow angle and body alignment • Squats — a squat counter with knee-bend depth and form validation Each exercise includes real-time form checking so every rep counts. SMART APP BLOCKING Block any distracting app on your phone: • Social media — Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Snapchat • Video streaming — YouTube, Netflix, Twitch • Gaming — Any mobile game • News & browsing — Reddit, news apps • Shopping — Amazon, shopping apps Your only options when you open a blocked app: exercise or go back. No cheating. EARN & SPEND SCREEN TIME Every rep earns you screen time. Use your balance on blocked apps — time counts down while you scroll. When your balance hits zero, the blocker kicks in again. A simple system that turns mindless scrolling into motivation to move. • Customize reward rates per exercise • Real-time balance tracking • Automatic time tracking while using blocked apps BUILD THE HABIT • Daily workout reminders at the time you choose • Weekly summaries — total reps, minutes earned, week-over-week improvement • Daily activity chart — see which days you were most active • Voice counting, haptic feedback, and a live pose skeleton overlay WHY PUSHUP TIME? Most screen time apps just set timers and hope you comply. PushUp Time is different — it replaces doomscrolling with a fitness habit. Every minute of scrolling costs you a few push-ups. Over time, you scroll less and exercise more. • Beat phone addiction without relying on willpower • Build a daily exercise habit effortlessly — the habit tracker that enforces itself • Turn wasted screen time into real fitness gains • No gym required — bodyweight calisthenics anywhere • Privacy-first — all camera processing stays on your device SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A PushUp Time subscription unlocks blocking multiple apps and customizing reward rates. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Terms of Service: https://antranvn.github.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://antranvn.github.io/privacy Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Grindlocker4 screens
PushUp Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grindlocker at 4.6 against PushUp Time's 4.1. Grindlocker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Grindlocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PushUp Time sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grindlocker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grindlocker has 119 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Grindlocker's written reviews are positive against 50% of PushUp Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grindlocker ships an update every 4 days, PushUp Time weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Grindlocker versus PushUp Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrindlockerPushUp Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (119 ratings) — better4.1 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings119 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbenteuergeistAn Tran

Customer experience

Grindlocker

All ratings113 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

PushUp Time

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Grindlocker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Unlimited Access$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Unlimited Discounted$24.991 Year
  • Yearly_Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
5 purchases

PushUp Time

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Offer$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Grindlocker free?
Grindlocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUp Time free?
PushUp Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grindlocker or PushUp Time?
Grindlocker is rated higher. Grindlocker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while PushUp Time averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.
Do Grindlocker or PushUp Time have ads?
PushUp Time shows ads; Grindlocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Grindlocker or PushUp Time?
Grindlocker ships an update every 4 days, and PushUp Time weekly. Most recently, Grindlocker was updated on October 28, 2026 and PushUp Time on October 28, 2026.

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