MonkeyLock: App Blocker
Earn screen time by exercising
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Stop mindless scrolling with the app blocker that makes you earn your screen time.
MonkeyLock is a screen time app and social media blocker that locks distracting apps until you earn more time through exercise, walking, and healthy habits. Instead of relying on willpower, MonkeyLock helps you reduce screen time, stay focused, and build better digital wellbeing habits.
Lock the apps you can't stop opening—Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, X, Facebook, Snapchat, Discord, or any other distracting app. When you run out of earned screen time, those apps stay locked until you move your body. No "Ignore Limit" button. No endless reminders. Just a simple system that helps break the scrolling habit.
Most screen time apps tell you to stop scrolling. MonkeyLock gives you a reason to.
**HOW IT WORKS**
1. Choose the apps you want to limit.
2. Your screen time balance starts at zero.
3. Exercise, walk, or complete activities to earn minutes.
4. Spend those minutes however you want. When they're gone, the apps lock again until you earn more.
Every minute on social media becomes something you earned—not something you accidentally lost.
**EARN SCREEN TIME THROUGH MOVEMENT**
• Camera-tracked workouts including push-ups, sit-ups, squats, lunges, and jump rope using private, on-device pose detection.
• Walking automatically converts Apple Health steps into screen time.
• Brain games including Sudoku, Hangman, Memory Match, and Word Drip can earn up to 15 minutes per day.
• Earn bonus time by completing verified outdoor photo challenges.
Physical activity has no daily limit. The more you move, the more screen time you can earn.
**BREAK THE DOOMSCROLLING HABIT**
MonkeyLock is designed for anyone trying to:
• Reduce screen time
• Block distracting apps
• Limit social media
• Stop doomscrolling
• Improve focus and productivity
• Build healthier phone habits
• Create better digital wellbeing routines
Track streaks for the habits you're trying to improve, including doomscrolling, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, junk food, etc. Complete daily quests, level up, earn XP, and stay motivated with game-inspired challenges that reward consistency instead of punishment.
**PRIVATE BY DESIGN**
Your privacy comes first.
Camera processing happens entirely on your device. Photos are never uploaded. Apple Health is read-only. We never see your workouts, your photos, or your personal data.
MonkeyLock is built for personal self-control—not parental monitoring, employee management, or surveillance.
Start your 7-day free trial and discover a different way to use your phone.
Move first. Scroll later. Earn your screen time.
**SUBSCRIPTION**
MonkeyLock Pro includes unlimited app blocking, camera-tracked workouts, walking rewards, brain-game credits, habit streaks, quests, XP, and all premium features.
• 7-day free trial
• Then $64.99/year (about $5.42/month), billed annually
• Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal
• Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account Settings
Privacy Policy: https://ryanb1211.github.io/monkeylock-site/privacy.html
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
- fixed minor bugs
- added minor improvements
- now shows apps that will lock when counter reaches 0
- removed "lock now" button
The developer, RYAN DAVID BURNS, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- RYAN DAVID BURNS
- Size
- 42.2 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 DELAM