# PushUp Lock vs PushUpFirst

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushUp Lock | PushUpFirst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushupfirst-push-up-to-unlock/id6788665501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780) | [Federico Balzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788665503) |

## What reviewers say

### PushUp Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-lock-block-apps/id6761766907)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### PushUpFirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushupfirst-push-up-to-unlock/id6788665501)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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