Comparison

PushPass vs Forge

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

Head to head
About

PushPass

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Block distracting apps and unlock them with pushups. PushPass turns screen time into exercise by requiring push-ups before unlocking selected apps. PushPass is designed to help you: • Reduce screen time • Stay focused longer • Build healthier phone habits • Move more throughout the day Features: • Block distracting apps • Unlock distracting apps through Push-ups • Pushup detection using the camera and motion detection • App blocking using Apple Screen Time APIs • Track workout progress PushPass helps you stay focused, move more, and take back control of your screen time. Subscription information: A subscription is required to access premium app blocking and focus features. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage and cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pushpass.notion.site/PushPass-Privacy-Policy-35f43081ebdc80e6af80f00f09338bd2 Terms & Conditions: https://pushpass.notion.site/PushPass-Terms-Conditions-35f43081ebdc80caaa11cc369e72e767?pvs=74

About

Forge

This app locks your distracting applications and requires you to complete physical exercises, like squats, to earn back screen time. It gamifies fitness by tracking reps automatically and offers features like daily streaks and leaderboards to motivate users.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Automatic rep counting via camera
  • Gamified progress tracking
  • Daily streaks and leaderboards
  • Customizable screen time rules
  • Multiple exercise modes (Pro)
Features
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Your apps are locked. Your body is the key. Forge blocks the apps that eat your day and makes you earn every minute of screen time with real exercise. Squats in front of the camera, counted automatically on your iPhone. No equipment, no gym, no excuses. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that steal your time: social media, video, games. 2. Choose how many minutes you want. 3. Do your squats. The camera counts every rep on device. 4. Your apps unlock. When time runs out, the shield comes back. WHY IT WORKS Willpower fails because quitting is free. Forge adds a price: movement. You stop scrolling on autopilot because every minute now costs effort, and the effort makes you stronger. EARN IT LIKE A GAME Forge Ranks: climb from Spark to Titan of the Forge as your lifetime score grows. Daily streaks keep you honest. A worldwide leaderboard of doers, by country. A FORGED stamp every time you finish a set. YOU SET THE RULES Free minutes per day if you want them: strict, balanced, or generous. Everything beyond that is earned. A three stage friction gate stops rage quitting. PRO, ONCE, FOREVER Squats are free forever. Forge Lifetime adds push up mode, walking mode (100 steps = 1 minute), full statistics, and encrypted backup. One purchase, family sharing included, no subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The camera never records: pose detection runs entirely on your iPhone. No video is stored or uploaded. Ad-supported: the one-time Pro purchase removes every ad forever. No account required. Forge yourself stronger.

Screenshots

PushPass4 screens
Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PushPass at none against Forge's shown. PushPass also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. PushPass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PushPass versus Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushPassForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlbin FregelinTaoufik Jabbari

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PushPass

Subscriptions2
  • PushPass Premium$14.991 Month
  • PushPass Premium$44.991 Year
1 purchases

Forge

One-time1
  • Forge Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PushPass free?
PushPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushPass or Forge have ads?
Forge shows ads; PushPass does not.

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