Comparison

PushUp Lock vs PushUpFirst

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

Head to head
About

PushUp Lock

Features
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RepLock blocks your most distracting apps — and the only key is exercise. Do push-ups, squats, or sit-ups in front of your camera and our on-device AI counts every rep. Hit your goal, earn screen time. It's that simple. APP BLOCKING THAT WORKS Select TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or any app that eats your time. RepLock blocks them using built-in Screen Time controls — no VPNs, no workarounds. AI REP COUNTER Your phone's front camera counts your reps in real-time using on-device AI pose detection. No internet needed. No video is ever recorded or sent anywhere. Just you, exercising. 3 EXERCISE TYPES Push-ups, squats, and sit-ups with real-time form recognition. Mix them up or focus on your favorite. GOAL-BASED UNLOCKING Set a rep goal, complete your workout, and earn a timed window of access to your blocked apps. 20 push-ups = 15 minutes of scrolling. You decide the exchange rate. REP HISTORY & STATS Track every session — reps completed, time spent, goals hit. Watch your strength grow over time. AI WORKOUT COACH (PRO) Chat with an AI coach powered by Anthropic for personalized workout advice, weekly summaries, and motivation. Category-based blocking also available with Pro. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get timely reminders to stay on track, with deep links straight to your workout. PRIVACY FIRST • All rep counting happens on-device — no video leaves your phone • No accounts required to get started • Workout data synced securely via end-to-end encrypted cloud Terms of Use: https://replock.app/terms RepLock turns screen time into workout time. Stop scrolling, start sweating.

About

PushUpFirst

This app blocks distracting applications, requiring users to perform physical exercises like push-ups to earn screen time. It uses your phone's camera for rep counting and offers flexible settings to help build healthier digital habits through movement.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera rep counting
  • App blocking via Screen Time system
  • Flexible exercise-to-time ratio
  • Daily free screen time allowance
  • Four exercise options
  • Workout stats and streaks
  • Private by design, no data upload
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STOP DOOMSCROLLING. START TRAINING. PushUpFirst is a screen time app and app blocker built for anyone who would rather earn a stronger body than lose another hour to Instagram. It locks your most distracting apps behind one simple rule: move your body to unlock your phone. Every rep earns screen time, counted live by your iPhone's camera. No timers, no willpower, no guilt spirals. Just push-ups, jumping jacks, lunges, or squats. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you want to block: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, or whatever pulls you in. 2. Choose your daily free allowance and how many minutes each rep earns. Gentle nudge or tough challenge, PushUpFirst adapts to your goals. 3. Open a blocked app and PushUpFirst's shield appears instead. 4. Prop your phone against something sturdy and start moving. Every completed rep adds minutes to your balance. Your earned minutes never expire. Bank them after a Sunday workout, spend them on a Tuesday scroll. Need extra time? Claim a free 30-minute Emergency Grant once per day. Your allowance and grant reset every morning at 4 a.m. WHY IT WORKS Willpower fades. Friction works. PushUpFirst turns the moment of temptation, that reflexive boredom tap, into a moment of movement. By adding just enough friction, it makes the healthier choice the easier one. FEATURES * Real rep counting, on device. Live camera pose detection powered by Apple's Vision framework. Nothing is uploaded, nothing leaves your phone. * Flexible difficulty. Earn 1, 2, or 3 minutes of screen time per rep and find the balance that works for you. * Daily free allowance. Give yourself a set amount of free screen time before earned minutes take over. * Four exercises, one currency. Push-ups, jumping jacks, forward lunges, and squats. Choose whatever your knees, your back, and your living room can handle that day. * App blocking built on Apple's Screen Time system. Lock individual apps or entire categories. You choose what stays blocked. * Streaks, weekly stats, and personal records. Count your reps, track your workouts, and watch your streak grow. * Sign in with Apple. No email, no password, nothing extra to manage. * Private by design. No servers, no analytics, no ad networks. Your balance syncs privately across your Apple devices through iCloud. * Built for iPhone. Designed entirely in SwiftUI for a fast, smooth, native experience. WHO IT'S FOR * Anyone building healthier screen time habits through daily movement. * Anyone stuck in the doomscroll, guilt, doomscroll cycle. * People who want a real digital detox instead of another timer that gets swiped away in seconds. * Students, professionals, remote workers, and creators who want to stay focused. * Anyone who wants fitness to become part of their routine, not another task on their to-do list. WHAT IT ISN'T Not another timer. Not a punishment app. Not a coach yelling at you. PushUpFirst never guilt-trips you, never nags you, and never sells your data. The deal is simple: your body unlocks your phone. Download PushUpFirst today. Trade your scroll for your push-up. Earn every minute. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): [https://fitnesslab-app.github.io/legal/terms-of-service](https://fitnesslab-app.github.io/legal/terms-of-service) Privacy Policy: [https://fitnesslab-app.github.io/legal/privacy-policy](https://fitnesslab-app.github.io/legal/privacy-policy)

Screenshots

PushUp Lock4 screens
PushUpFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PushUpFirst at every 9 days against PushUp Lock's every 3 weeks. PushUp Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. PushUp Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PushUpFirst sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushUp Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, PushUpFirst every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PushUp Lock versus PushUpFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushUp LockPushUpFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCsaba HuszarFederico Balzi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PushUp Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

PushUpFirst

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month

Questions

Is PushUp Lock free?
PushUp Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUpFirst free?
PushUpFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushUp Lock or PushUpFirst have ads?
Neither PushUp Lock nor PushUpFirst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushUp Lock or PushUpFirst?
PushUp Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, and PushUpFirst every 9 days. Most recently, PushUp Lock was updated on October 31, 2026 and PushUpFirst on November 5, 2026.

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