Lock your apps behind real movement. Steps and workouts verify through Apple Health; timed sets keep you honest. Finish, then earn your screen time back.
HABITUNLOCK — EARN YOUR SCREEN TIME
Earn your screen time with real, HealthKit-verified exercise. Block distracting apps, complete your workout, and earn your screen time back. Simple.
HOW IT WORKS
• Choose which apps to block
• Set your daily exercise goals (steps, push-ups, squats, walking, or breathing)
• Complete your workout to unlock your apps
• Build streaks and earn achievements
Unlike other screen time apps that just block your phone and rely on willpower, HabitUnlock turns the problem into a game. Want to scroll? Earn it first. Every unlock starts with movement — and that small shift changes everything.
REAL EXERCISE, REAL RESULTS
• Push-ups, squats, walking, stretching & more
• Timer-based exercises with live progress
• Manual habit logging for gym workouts
• HealthKit integration tracks your steps automatically
• On-device processing — your health data never leaves your phone
SMART BLOCKING
• Block specific apps or entire categories
• Scheduled blocking for focus time
• Deep Lock mode for maximum commitment — no bypassing, no excuses
• Emergency override with limited weekly uses
BUILT FOR BRAINS THAT NEED STRUCTURE
HabitUnlock is especially effective for people with ADHD who struggle with phone addiction and dopamine-seeking behavior. Instead of fighting the urge to scroll, channel it: your phone becomes a reward for movement, not a source of guilt.
GAMIFICATION THAT WORKS
• Daily streaks with fire animations
• Achievement badges for milestones
• Challenge modes to push yourself
• Share cards to flex your progress
WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES
• Home screen widgets show your progress
• Live Activity during workouts
• Dynamic Island exercise countdown
• Log habits directly from widgets
WHO IT'S FOR
• Doom scrollers who want to break the cycle
• Students who need to focus during exam season
• People with ADHD looking for structure and accountability
• Anyone trying to lose weight who wants a reason to move more
• Professionals who want to reclaim productive hours
• Parents who want to control their own screen time (not just their kids')
PRIVACY FIRST
• No ads. Your data is never sold.
• Usage analytics can be turned off any time in Settings
• HealthKit data never leaves your phone
• No account required — ever
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is HabitUnlock free?
A: Core features are free — block up to 3 apps and set up to 3 daily habits. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited habits, unlimited blocked apps, and unlimited Deep Lock sessions.
Q: Can I bypass the lock?
A: That's the point — you can't. Deep Lock mode is unbreakable for 24 hours. Regular mode includes an Emergency PIN with limited weekly uses for true emergencies.
Q: Does it track my fitness data?
A: HabitUnlock reads step and workout data from Apple Health. All processing is on-device. We never upload or share your health data.
Q: Does it work without internet?
A: Yes. All blocking, exercise tracking, and unlocking works completely offline. Internet is only needed for subscription management.
Q: What's Deep Lock mode?
A: Deep Lock locks your selected apps for 24 hours with no way out — no emergency PIN, no tricks. It's for people serious about breaking the cycle.
Replace mindless scrolling with movement. Build habits that stick. Your future self will thank you.
HABITUNLOCK PRO
• Unlimited habits & exercises
• All exercise types (push-ups, squats, breathing, walking & more)
• Advanced blocking schedules
• Deep Lock mode
• Streak freezes to protect your progress
• Priority support
HabitUnlock Pro is available as an annual auto-renewable subscription ($39.99/year, 7-day free trial). Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID.
Privacy Policy: https://www.habbitunlock.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.habbitunlock.com/terms
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
out of 5
2 Ratings
• Exercise-based unlocking now reliably unlocks your phone when you finish.
• Health-based habits survive a full app restart, and Health connection status is reported honestly.
• Fixed a freeze caused by Screen Time monitoring blocking the app.
• The paywall's "Try Again" works when plans fail to load, and the first paywall now waits until your second session.
• New branded blocking screen, plus corrected notification and privacy wording.
Version 1.9.0
The developer, Tyrian Horton, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Purchases
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
VoiceOver
Larger Text
Sufficient Contrast
Information
Seller
Tyrian Horton
Size
23.2 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
