Comparison

PushPass vs Kerno

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

Head to head
About

PushPass

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
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Earn your scroll. PushPass blocks your most distracting apps and unlocks them only when you do pushups — counted in real time by your camera, entirely on your device. Stuck in a doomscrolling loop? PushPass turns the urge to scroll into a reason to move. Every pushup earns unlock minutes. No pushups, no scroll. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps to block — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, your call Try to open one and PushPass steps in with a lock screen Do pushups — on-device AI watches through your camera and counts every rep Each rep earns unlock minutes, then you're back in You set the exchange rate. Want 10 pushups for 10 minutes of Instagram? Make it gentle or make it brutal. PushPass keeps the tradeoff honest. WHY IT WORKS Willpower alone doesn't beat an app engineered to keep you scrolling. A small physical cost does. Over days and weeks that cost turns into hundreds of pushups and hours of reclaimed time. You build discipline and muscle from the same habit you were trying to break. KEY FEATURES AI pushup counter — pose detection through your camera checks form and ignores half reps, so only real pushups earn time Real app blocking — built on Apple's Screen Time API, the same system-level controls iOS itself uses Your rules — block any apps, edit the list anytime, set your own pushups-to-minutes rate Streaks and stats — daily pushups, minutes earned, minutes used, weekly trends Private by design — pushup detection runs entirely on-device; no camera footage is ever recorded or uploaded, and your blocked list stays on your phone WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who wants to stop doomscrolling Students and professionals fighting phone distraction during work or study Fitness beginners who want a built-in reason to do more pushups every day Anyone chasing a digital detox that actually sticks A FOCUS APP AND A FITNESS APP IN ONE Most screen time apps just block. PushPass blocks and builds. Every distraction becomes a rep. Every rep becomes a stronger body and a clearer head. Turn your worst phone habit into your best fitness habit. Download PushPass and start earning your scroll. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/pushpass-eula/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pushpass-privacy-policy/privacypolicy Support: https://sites.google.com/view/pushpass-eula/terms

About

Kerno

Features
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Kerno is the habit tracker that's on your side. No pressure, no punishment – just your progress. NEW IN 2.0: YOUR PERSONAL AI COACH Kerno spots your patterns: your strongest weekday, the time of day your habits work best, and which habit is on the rise. With Apple Intelligence you get a personal daily nudge with one concrete tip. Everything runs on your iPhone – your data never leaves your device. CREATE HABITS WITH AI Just type your goal, like “sleep better”. Kerno suggests three small, doable habits. One tap and you're set. CHECK OFF WITHOUT OPENING THE APP • Control Center, Lock Screen & Action button • Interactive widgets for Home and Lock Screen • Siri: “How is my day in Kerno?” • Focus filters: see only work habits in your Work focus PROGRESS THAT MOTIVATES • Streaks with rest days – one missed day doesn't ruin everything • Overachieving counts: did more? It gets celebrated. • Pause & vacation mode freezes your streak • Rest days, specific weekdays or intervals • Daily, weekly or monthly goals with amounts and units • Log retroactively, with notes and mood FOCUS TIMER Stay in the zone with Live Activity and Dynamic Island, linked directly to your habit. APPLE HEALTH Steps, exercise, mindfulness, water, distance, calories – and now sleep. Linked habits check themselves off automatically. STATS & ACHIEVEMENTS Year heatmap, calendar, success rates, badges and a weekly review you can share as an image. NEW DESIGN Liquid Glass, flowing gradients and delightful animations. Kerno feels like part of iOS. PRIVATE No account, no tracking, no ads. Your data stays on your device. Back up to a file anytime. KERNO PRO 3 habits are free forever. Kerno Pro unlocks unlimited habits, the AI coach & all insights, focus timer, Apple Health, CSV export, the weekly review and all future Pro features. Monthly, yearly or one-time purchase. The AI coach requires an iPhone with Apple Intelligence and iOS 26. Control Center controls require iOS 18. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://kerno.advema.de/datenschutz

Screenshots

PushPass4 screens
Kerno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kerno at none against PushPass's shown. PushPass's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. PushPass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Kerno 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

PushPass ships an update every 2 weeks, Kerno every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PushPass versus Kerno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushPassKerno
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGautam Singh RathorADVEMA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PushPass

Subscriptions3
  • PushPass Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PushPass Pro — Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • PushPass Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime Plan$29.99
3 purchases

Kerno

Subscriptions2
  • Kerno Pro – Monatlich$2.991 Month
  • Kerno Pro – Jährlich$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kerno Pro – Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is PushPass free?
PushPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kerno free?
Kerno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushPass or Kerno have ads?
PushPass shows ads; Kerno does not.
Which is updated more often, PushPass or Kerno?
PushPass ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kerno every 2 months. Most recently, PushPass was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kerno on November 10, 2026.

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