# Screen Time Control vs PushPass

The clearest difference is ads: Screen Time Control at none against PushPass's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and PushPass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, PushPass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | PushPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushpass-screen-time-blocker/id6780573210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swifty Brains LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844558566) | [Gautam Singh Rathor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811390362) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-ocus/id6765651934)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocus Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| OCUS Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### PushPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushpass-screen-time-blocker/id6780573210)

This app helps you break free from distracting apps by requiring you to do pushups to unlock them. It uses on-device AI to count your reps accurately, turning your screen time into a fitness routine. Reclaim your focus and build discipline with every workout.

**Highlights:** AI pushup counter with pose detection, Real app blocking via Screen Time API, Customizable pushup-to-minutes rate, Streak tracking and usage statistics, On-device processing for privacy, Block any app of your choice

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PushPass Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PushPass Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| LifeTime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PushPass free?

PushPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Screen Time Control or PushPass have ads?

PushPass shows ads; Screen Time Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or PushPass?

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and PushPass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 8, 2026 and PushPass on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
