# PushCount vs Meridian

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meridian at none against PushCount's 4. Meridian also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Meridian asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushCount | Meridian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-earn-screen-time/id6802845870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qumge Infotech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273676758) | [Ohm Kumblekere](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802845872) |

## What reviewers say

### PushCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcount-earn-screen-time/id6760376947)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PushCount Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PushCount Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Streak Freeze 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Streak Freeze 3 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Meridian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-earn-screen-time/id6802845870)

This app helps you manage screen time by requiring push-ups to unlock restricted applications. It uses on-device pose detection to count reps, ensuring your data stays private and on your phone. You can set custom limits and compete with friends on streaks and reps.

**Highlights:** App locking based on daily limits, Push-up counting via camera, On-device pose detection, Privacy-focused data handling, Screen time breakdown by hour, Friend comparison for streaks and reps

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushCount free?

PushCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Meridian free?

Meridian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PushCount or Meridian have ads?

Neither PushCount nor Meridian shows ads.

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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.*