Comparison

PushBlock vs PushStop

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

Head to head
About

PushBlock

This app blocks distracting applications until you earn back access by completing physical exercises. It uses your device's camera to count reps, turning screen time reduction into a fitness activity.

Highlights
  • Blocks distracting apps using Screen Time
  • Earn screen time by doing pushups
  • Camera counts pushup repetitions
  • Build streaks for consistent usage
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Integrates fitness with screen time reduction
Features
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The only unlock button is your body. PushBlock shields your distracting apps until you earn them back, one pushup at a time. No "tap ignore." No loopholes. If you want in, you work for it. Other blockers ask nicely, and you bypass them in two taps. PushBlock is different: it uses Apple Screen Time to make blocking real, and the only way past the shield is to put your phone down and do a pushup. Your camera counts the reps. You earn the minutes. You spend them on the apps that were eating your day. IMPOSSIBLE TO BYPASS Built on Apple's Screen Time engine. When an app is blocked, it stays blocked, until you earn time the hard way. EARN YOUR SCREEN TIME 1 pushup = 2 minutes. Your camera counts every rep in real time. Bank them into your daily pool and spend them when you choose. GET FIT WHILE YOU CUT BACK Every doomscroll urge becomes a set of pushups. Less screen time, more strength, without thinking about it. BLOCK WHAT STEALS YOUR FOCUS TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit: block everything, or pick your worst offenders. Keep the apps you actually need. BUILD A STREAK Stay under your limit and keep your streak alive. Daily quests keep you honest. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps to block. 2. Try to open one, and PushBlock shields it. 3. Do pushups to earn minutes, then spend them. That's the deal. "I got ripped and lost my social media addiction." "I finally feel free from my phone." "I feel like I got my brain back." You don't quit a habit. You replace it. Download PushBlock and make your phone earn its place in your day. PushBlock requires Screen Time permission to block apps. A subscription unlocks full blocking after a free trial; terms shown in-app. Cancel anytime. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at hello@mathroda.dev *THE APP REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PushStop

Features
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Your phone is locked. Your body is the key. PushStop blocks the apps stealing your time — social media, video feeds, whatever's eating your day — and locks them until you earn your way back in with real, camera-verified exercise. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the apps you want blocked • Do push-ups, squats, or sit-ups in front of your camera • Every verified rep earns you screen time • Apps unlock automatically — no codes, no waiting, no cheating REAL AI, NOT AN HONOR SYSTEM Unlike basic trackers that just count screen taps or trust a proximity sensor, PushStop uses real on-device computer vision to track your joints in real time. It knows the difference between a real rep and a fake one. Shallow reps, rushed reps, and bad form don't count. 100% ON-DEVICE. NOTHING LEAVES YOUR PHONE. Your camera never records or uploads anything. All tracking happens locally, in real time, using Apple's own on-device AI frameworks. THREE WAYS TO EARN Push-ups, squats, or sit-ups — pick what works for your body. Harder movements earn more screen time per rep. Built for people who've tried willpower alone and it didn't work. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PushBlock4 screens
PushStop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PushStop at 17.0 against PushBlock's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PushBlock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PushStop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushBlock ships an update every 3 weeks, PushStop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PushBlock versus PushStop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushBlockPushStop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMouawia HammoPolash Chandra Das

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PushBlock

Subscriptions5
  • Pushblock Pro - Weekly$9.997 Days
  • PushBlock Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Pushblock Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • PushBlock Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Pushblock Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
3 purchases

PushStop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Annual Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is PushBlock free?
PushBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushStop free?
PushStop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushBlock or PushStop have ads?
Neither PushBlock nor PushStop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushBlock or PushStop?
PushBlock ships an update every 3 weeks, and PushStop every 2 weeks. Most recently, PushBlock was updated on September 4, 2026 and PushStop on September 18, 2026.

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