Comparison

PushUp Lock vs SquatFirst

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

SquatFirst

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring physical exercise to unlock your phone. Perform squats, jumping jacks, lunges, or push-ups to earn minutes of screen access. It's designed to turn moments of temptation into opportunities for movement and build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Real-time rep counting via iPhone camera
  • Customizable reps per minute earned
  • Daily free screen time allowance
  • Supports squats, jumping jacks, lunges, push-ups
  • App blocking integrated with Screen Time
  • Workout streaks and stats tracking
  • Private by design, no data uploaded
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STOP DOOMSCROLLING. START TRAINING. SquatFirst is a screen time app and app blocker built for women 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 squats, jumping jacks, lunges, or push-ups. 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, SquatFirst adapts to your goals. 3. Open a blocked app and SquatFirst'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. SquatFirst 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. Squats, jumping jacks, forward lunges, and push-ups. 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 • Women 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. SquatFirst never guilt-trips you, never nags you, and never sells your data. The deal is simple: your body unlocks your phone. Download SquatFirst today. Trade your scroll for your squat. Earn every minute. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://fitnesslab-app.github.io/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://fitnesslab-app.github.io/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

PushUp Lock4 screens
SquatFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SquatFirst at weekly 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 SquatFirst 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, SquatFirst weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PushUp Lock versus SquatFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushUp LockSquatFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB10 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

SquatFirst

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month

Questions

Is PushUp Lock free?
PushUp Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SquatFirst free?
SquatFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushUp Lock or SquatFirst have ads?
Neither PushUp Lock nor SquatFirst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushUp Lock or SquatFirst?
PushUp Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, and SquatFirst weekly. Most recently, PushUp Lock was updated on October 25, 2026 and SquatFirst on October 28, 2026.

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