# Grindlocker vs PushUp Time

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Grindlocker | PushUp Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grindlocker-earn-screen-time/id6759455611/reviews)** | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6760923318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 140 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abenteuergeist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844850987) | [An Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547763848) |

## What reviewers say

### Grindlocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grindlocker-earn-screen-time/id6759455611)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Unlimited Discounted | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly_Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |


### PushUp Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-time-app-blocker/id6760923318)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*