Comparison

Screen Time Control vs PushUp Unlock

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

Features
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All apps are blocked. Earn them back. Flari turns your screen time into a reward. Every morning, your distracting apps are locked. Create your plan, complete tasks, and earn minutes of screen time for each one. Want more? Do push-ups, squats, or pull-ups for bonus minutes. The more you accomplish, the more you can scroll. HOW IT WORKS 1. Wake up. All distracting apps are already blocked. 2. Tell Flari what you need to do today - by voice or text. 3. AI creates your task list with time slots in seconds. 4. Complete a task, verify it, and earn screen time minutes. 5. Spend your earned minutes on Instagram, TikTok, games - whatever you want. 6. Run out of minutes? Do more tasks or exercise to earn more. EARN MINUTES YOUR WAY · Complete tasks - finish what you planned and earn minutes automatically · Exercise - do push-ups, squats, pull-ups, and more for bonus screen time · Build habits - maintain daily streaks and earn extra rewards · Stay consistent - the more days in a row, the more you earn WHY FLARI IS DIFFERENT Most app blockers just block everything on a timer. Most planners have zero accountability. Flari turns productivity into a game: your screen time is the reward, and you earn it by doing real things. Verify tasks with photo proof. Compete with others on the leaderboard. See exactly how much you earned and where you spent it. FEATURES · AI Voice Planning - dictate your day, get a structured schedule in 30 seconds · Smart App Blocking - all apps blocked by default until you earn minutes · Minutes System - earn screen time for every completed task · Exercise Rewards - push-ups, squats, pull-ups = bonus minutes · Photo Verification - prove you completed tasks with photo proof · Habit Tracker - build routines with daily streaks and verification · Leaderboard - compete with others and see who earns the most · Deep Work Mode - distraction-free focus sessions BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO · Lose hours to scrolling and want to earn their screen time instead · Have tried other blockers or planners and gave up · Want productivity that feels like a game, not a punishment · Want to end the day with proof they got things done Block everything. Earn everything back. Questions? flari@fibipals.com Terms: https://www.flariapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy: https://www.flariapp.com/privacy-policy *Access to Flari requires a paid subscription

About

PushUp Unlock

This app encourages mindful screen time by requiring users to complete a set of push-ups before accessing chosen distracting applications. It offers personalized goals and automatic re-locking for intentional usage, with all camera processing done locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Block selected distracting apps
  • Unlock apps with push-up sets
  • On-device pose tracking
  • Per-app goals and unlock times
  • Automatic re-locking
  • No account required
  • Private camera processing
Features
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MOVE MORE. SCROLL LESS. Distracting apps are designed to pull you back in. PushUp Unlock puts movement between impulse and access—turning app blocking into an exciting push-up battle. Choose the apps that steal your attention. When you want to open one, face a monster and race to complete your push-up target first. Win the battle to unlock only that app. Lose, and it stays locked. No more mindless opening. Every minute of screen time is earned through movement. A NEW WAY TO BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS PushUp Unlock combines app blocking, fitness, and real-time competition in one completely new experience. • Challenge four monsters with different difficulty levels • Complete 5, 10, 20, or 40 push-ups to win • Earn 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes of app access • Battles last up to 40 seconds • The battle ends immediately when you or the monster reaches the target • Monsters follow a fixed pace—no real players are involved BEAT THE MONSTER. EARN YOUR TIME. Start with Forest Goblin, step up to Tempest Golem and The Nightwyrm, or take on Dreadhorn—the ultimate challenge. The harder the monster, the greater the reward. TAKE BACK YOUR ATTENTION • Restrict distracting apps using Screen Time • Unlock only the app you selected • Keep all other restricted apps locked • Automatically re-lock the app when your earned time ends • Replace impulsive scrolling with healthy movement • Track your push-up totals and completed workouts • Use limited emergency access when you truly need it • Personalize your profile with your own photo or hero avatar • No account required PRIVATE, ON-DEVICE PUSH-UP DETECTION Push-up detection runs entirely on your device. Your camera video is never uploaded, shared, or saved. PushUp Unlock requires an auto-renewing subscription after onboarding. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Service: https://pushupunlock.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pushupunlock.com/privacy/ Beat the monster. Unlock your app. Build healthier screen habits—one push-up at a time.

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
PushUp Unlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PushUp Unlock at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PushUp Unlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update weekly, PushUp Unlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Control versus PushUp Unlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlPushUp Unlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTymofii Hrynchuk辰 龚

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions4
  • Flari Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Flari Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Flari Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Flari Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

PushUp Unlock

Subscriptions3
  • PushUp Unlock Weekly$9.997 Days
  • PushUp Unlock Annual$29.991 Year
  • PushUp Unlock Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUp Unlock free?
PushUp Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or PushUp Unlock have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; PushUp Unlock does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or PushUp Unlock?
Screen Time Control ships an update weekly, and PushUp Unlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 28, 2026 and PushUp Unlock on October 21, 2026.

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