Comparison

PushUp Time vs Per Push

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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/

About

Per Push

Features
Read full description

Years of your life go to your phone. Per Push puts a daily budget on the apps you pick. When it's spent, they lock. Do push-ups or squats to earn minutes back. You ignore the limit, uninstall, and reinstall a few days later. Most blockers don't last. Per Push is built to stick around longer. You set a daily budget. Apps lock with Apple's Screen Time shield when it runs out. Push-ups or squats earn more minutes. Your iPhone counts reps with Apple's Vision framework. Nothing is recorded or uploaded. How it works 1. Choose the apps that pull you in. 2. Set your daily screen-time budget. 3. Use those apps until the budget runs out, then they lock with Apple's Screen Time shield. 4. Do push-ups or squats to earn more minutes. Rep counting uses Apple's Vision framework on your iPhone. Camera frames are processed live and not stored. What you get Budget & blocking • Apps lock when your daily budget runs out, not the moment you install • Custom earn rate and optional Hard Mode (start each day at zero) • Earned time re-locks when minutes run out; notifications can remind you to earn more • Pause when you need a break (monthly streak passes) Exercise & progress • Push-ups and squats counted on-device with Apple's Vision framework • Reps, streaks, minutes earned, milestones, and personal records • App usage breakdown for your blocked apps Perspective & privacy • Life-years view shows how daily phone use fits against your whole life • No account, no cloud, no tracking Your time, in perspective During setup, Per Push maps your daily phone use against a lifetime view: years lived, time sleeping, time on screen. It is a personal insight tool, not a promise about results. You decide what that time is worth. Privacy All pose detection runs on your iPhone using Apple's Vision framework. Camera video is processed live for rep counting only. Nothing is recorded or leaves your device. Subscriptions Per Push is free to try. Full access requires a subscription after your trial. Available as a weekly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. New subscribers get a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://pixelloapps.com/perpush/terms Privacy Policy: https://pixelloapps.com/perpush/privacy

Screenshots

PushUp Time4 screens
Per Push4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Per Push at none against PushUp Time's shown. PushUp Time's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. PushUp Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Per Push sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PushUp Time versus Per Push: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushUp TimePer Push
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAn Tranhussein abdul

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PushUp Time

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Per Push

Subscriptions3
  • Per Push Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Per Push Annual Offer3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Per Push Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PushUp Time free?
PushUp Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Per Push free?
Per Push is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushUp Time or Per Push have ads?
PushUp Time shows ads; Per Push does not.

Other comparisons