Runlock: Run For Screen Time
Move More. Scroll Less.
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases
iPhone
Companies are spending billions to make you addicted to your phone. Runlock makes you pay for your dopamine with physical effort. Want to scroll? Run first.
The Algorithm is Winning. Take Your Brain Back.
You've tried willpower. You've tried deleting apps. You've tried those blockers that let you bypass with one tap. Nothing sticks. Because the problem isn't you. it's billion-dollar engagement algorithms designed to keep you scrolling.
Runlock is different. It's not a blocker. It's a currency exchange.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Choose the apps you want to limit (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
2. They're locked by default
3. Want your apps back? Move.
4. Do push-ups, squats, or go for a run
5. Your physical effort converts to screen time
That's it. No willpower required. Just a simple transaction: sweat for screen time.
REAL EXERCISE TRACKING
• Push-ups & Squats: Computer vision tracks your reps using your front camera. No faking it. The AI counts every proper rep.
• Running: GPS tracks your distance and pace. Watch your route appear on the map as you earn coins.
• Coins Economy: Earn coins through exercise. Spend coins to unlock screen time. Simple.
WHY IT ACTUALLY WORKS
Traditional blockers fail because they rely on willpower, which is finite. They also create a void: you stop a habit without replacing it. This leads to the binge-purge cycle: block apps, eventually bypass, feel guilty, repeat.
Runlock replaces the dopamine hit of scrolling with the endorphin hit of exercise. It's habit replacement, backed by neuroscience.
FEATURES
• Block any app using Apple's Screen Time API
• Earn time through verified physical activity
• Real-time GPS run tracking with route visualization
• AI-powered rep counting for push-ups and squats
• Achievement system with streaks and milestones
• Daily activity log with coins earned
• Emergency unlock (limited uses per year; for when you truly need it)
• Beautiful, minimal dark UI
THE PHILOSOPHY
We're not anti-phone. We're anti-brain-hijacking.
Social media companies spend billions engineering dopamine loops to steal your attention. Runlock gives you a fighting chance. Think of it as your personal bodyguard against the algorithm.
WHO IT'S FOR
• Anyone who's failed with traditional blockers
• People who want more exercise but lack motivation
• Students who need focus but keep picking up their phone
• Anyone tired of wasting hours doom-scrolling
• People who want to actually feel good about their screen time
THE DEAL
You're not giving up your apps. You're earning them. And in the process, you're getting fitter, healthier, and more in control of your attention.
Half the screen time. Double the gains.
Download Runlock. The algorithm won't know what hit it.
NOTE: All app features require a subscription. Find out more at: https://runlock.app/terms/
Ratings & Reviews
"Runlock or Strava?" How about both?
Version 1.3.0 allows you to sync all of your Strava runs automatically with Runlock. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other anymore!
The developer, Stefan Floroiu, 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 Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Stefan Floroiu
- Size
- 44.7 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Frequent
Contests
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Runlock Club Annual $19.99
- Runlock+ Annual $39.99
- Runlock+ Weekly $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ionela Floroiu