Comparison

Move to Unlock vs PushPal

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

Head to head
About

Move to Unlock

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Move to Unlock — Break Doom Scrolling Break doom scrolling, reduce screen time, and build better digital habits. Move to Unlock helps you stop opening distracting apps automatically. Before unlocking them, you complete a short movement that gives your brain a moment to reset. That small pause can make a big difference. Instead of opening social media or other apps out of reflex, you get a chance to decide consciously if you actually want to continue. Why it works Many people unlock their phones and start doom scrolling without even realizing it. Move to Unlock interrupts this automatic behavior with a short physical action. Movement activates the body, resets attention, and helps the brain switch out of autopilot mode. Sometimes you will still open the app — and that’s completely fine. The goal is simply to make the decision intentional instead of automatic. This is not a fitness app Move to Unlock is not designed as a workout or exercise app. The goal is not training. The goal is changing habits and reducing automatic phone use. Think of the app as a small reminder that whispers: “Do you really want to open this right now?” Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes you close the phone and move on. Both are wins. What the app does • Pause selected apps before opening them • Unlock them with a short movement • Interrupt doom scrolling and automatic phone use • Reduce screen time through small habit changes • Track your progress with simple statistics • Avoid movements involving sensitive areas • Customize the experience to fit your routine Designed for real life The movements are short and simple. Some can be done discreetly in public places, like sitting on a bus, train, or subway. Others are slightly more active and are better suited for moments when you have a bit more space. You can also choose areas of the body to avoid, so the app adapts to your comfort. Privacy first Move to Unlock is designed with privacy in mind. • No account required • No registration • No personal data collection • No tracking • Everything stays on your device The app works locally using Apple’s built-in Screen Time system. Your settings, statistics, and usage information remain on your phone and are never uploaded or shared. Your habits are still your choice Move to Unlock does not try to control your phone. It simply creates a small pause between the impulse and the action. That pause is where better decisions happen. If you want to reduce screen time, stop doom scrolling, and build more intentional habits with your phone, Move to Unlock can help. Includes a 3-day free trial. Continued access to app locking requires a subscription after the trial. Screen Time permission is required for app locking to work. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://movetounlock.com/privacy.html

About

PushPal

This app blocks distracting applications, requiring users to complete physical exercises to earn back screen time. It uses AI pose detection to verify reps and form, ensuring genuine effort is made before access is granted.

Highlights
  • AI pose detection for rep verification
  • Temporarily block any app
  • Earn screen time through exercise
  • Adjustable rep-to-minute ratio
  • Multiple exercise options (push-ups, squats, sit-ups)
  • Calibrates to user and environment
Features
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PushPal locks the apps that waste your time and only unlocks them when you exercise. Every rep you complete earns screen time. One push-up, one minute. AI pose detection counts your reps and checks your form, so there is no way to fake it. THE PROBLEM You have tried screen time limits. You have tried app timers. You dismissed them in seconds and went right back to scrolling. The average person spends over 4 hours a day on their phone. That is 60 full days a year lost to apps designed to keep you hooked. THE SOLUTION PushPal is the only app blocker that requires real physical effort to unlock your distractions. Not a timer. Not a breathing exercise. Not a notification you can swipe away. Actual reps, verified by AI, before you get access. HOW IT WORKS - Pick the apps that distract you most - Choose your exercise: push-ups, squats, sit-ups, and more - Tap a blocked app and start repping - Each verified rep earns one minute of screen time - Adjust the ratio anytime in settings FEATURES - AI pose detection that verifies every rep in real time - Temporarily block any app on your phone - Earn one minute per rep by default, fully adjustable - Push-ups, squats, sit-ups, with more exercises on the way - Calibrates to your body and environment each session - Behavioural analytics that track what actually matters THE SHIFT When scrolling costs effort, you stop scrolling mindlessly. Most people notice a change in the first week. Fifteen push-ups before opening TikTok makes you reconsider whether you even want it. What are you waiting for? Download PushPal and start fixing your life. By using the app you agree to the following: Terms of Use: https://www.bambooapps.xyz/pushpal/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.bambooapps.xyz/pushpal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Move to Unlock4 screens
PushPal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Move to Unlock at 16.6 against PushPal's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Move to Unlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PushPal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Move to Unlock versus PushPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMove to UnlockPushPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImre Szabo1001255042 ONTARIO INC.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Move to Unlock

Subscriptions3
  • Move to Unlock Premium – Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Move to Unlock Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Move to Unlock Premium – Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
7 purchases

PushPal

Subscriptions7
  • Full Access$9.991 Month
  • Full Access$14.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Full Access$29.991 Year
  • Full Access$39.991 Year
  • Full Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Full Access2 variants$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Move to Unlock free?
Move to Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushPal free?
PushPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Move to Unlock or PushPal have ads?
Neither Move to Unlock nor PushPal shows ads.

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