Comparison

PushPass vs Push Up Time

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

Push Up Time

Features
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Tired of wasting hours scrolling through social media? Push Up Time turns your screen time into gains. Block distracting apps and earn them back by doing real push-ups — tracked by your camera in real time. HOW IT WORKS Choose the apps that distract you the most. Set how many push-ups are required to unlock each one. When you try to open a blocked app, you will need to complete your reps first. No cheating, no shortcuts. Your camera counts every rep using advanced pose detection. BLOCK APPS, EARN SCREEN TIME Select any app on your phone — Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, or any other distraction. Set the number of push-ups required and how long the app stays unlocked after your workout. You are in control of your own screen time. REAL-TIME PUSH-UP COUNTER No manual counting. Your front camera watches your form and counts every rep automatically. Just place your phone on the ground, get into position, and start pushing. The app detects your body and tracks each push-up with precision. PVP BATTLE MODE Challenge other users in real-time push-up battles. Match with an opponent, compete head to head, and see who can push harder. Earn points, climb the leaderboard, and prove that you are stronger than the average scroller. DUNGEON MODE Fight through 20 unique boss battles by completing push-up challenges. Each boss requires more reps and better endurance. Defeat them all to become the ultimate champion. Every boss has a unique design and difficulty level that keeps you coming back for more. WEEKLY LEADERBOARD See how you rank against thousands of other users. The leaderboard resets every week, giving everyone a fresh chance to compete. Track your weekly reps, time spent working out, and your global ranking. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Receive daily motivation at the right times. Morning reminders to start your day strong. Afternoon check-ins to break the scroll cycle. Evening nudges to end your day with a workout instead of doom scrolling. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View your daily reps, workout history, streak count, and weekly charts. Set a daily push-up goal and watch your progress grow over time. The more consistent you are, the longer your streak. WHY PUSH UP TIME? The average person spends over 4 hours per day on their phone. Most of that time is spent mindlessly scrolling through feeds. Push Up Time breaks that cycle by adding a simple rule: if you want screen time, you have to earn it with your body. This is not just another fitness app. This is not just another screen time blocker. This is the app that connects your physical effort to your digital habits. Every push-up you do is a step toward a healthier body and a more disciplined mind. FEATURES - Block any app on your phone until you complete push-ups - Camera-based push-up counter with real-time tracking - PvP battles against other users - 20 dungeon boss battles with increasing difficulty - Weekly global leaderboard - Daily streak tracking and workout history - Customizable reps and unlock duration per app - Smart daily notifications for motivation - Clean, minimal design with no distractions Download Push Up Time today. Stop scrolling. Start pushing. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pushuptimeappterms/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pushuptimeapp/privacypolicy

Screenshots

PushPass4 screens
Push Up Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Push Up Time at none against PushPass's shown. PushPass's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Push Up Time sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PushPass versus Push Up Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushPassPush Up Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGautam Singh RathorMUHAMMED FATIH BAYRAKCI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PushPass

Subscriptions2
  • PushPass Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PushPass Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime Plan$19.99
5 purchases

Push Up Time

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Premium Access$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium Access (Special)$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PushPass free?
PushPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Up Time free?
Push Up Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PushPass or Push Up Time have ads?
PushPass shows ads; Push Up Time does not.
Which is updated more often, PushPass or Push Up Time?
PushPass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Push Up Time every 3 weeks. Most recently, PushPass was updated on October 6, 2026 and Push Up Time on October 13, 2026.

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