Activate Fitness - Screen Time
Earn Screen Time. Stay Active.
About
This app transforms physical activity into screen time, rewarding users for reaching step goals or closing activity rings. It helps manage screen time for individuals and families by locking apps until activity targets are met. Track progress and build healthier habits with automated rewards.
What's New in Activate Fitness
1.0.5
July 21, 2026
Activate Fitness is now for everyone — not just families. • NEW: Set up a profile for yourself and earn your own screen time through activity • NEW: Switch between Active Mode (earn and use your time) and Admin Mode (manage settings), protected by your Admin PIN • NEW: Apple Watch ring bonus — close your Exercise ring for extra screen time • Activity Goal Generator now recommends a goal based on your recent activity • More reliable goal awards and widget updates • Refreshed setup and clearer wording throughout As always — free, no ads, no data selling.
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FAQ
How does Activate Fitness work?
Activate Fitness rewards you with screen time for hitting your step goals or closing your Apple Watch rings. Apps you choose to lock become accessible once you've met your activity targets.
Can Activate Fitness be used for children?
Yes, Activate Fitness allows you to set activity goals for each child and choose which apps unlock with earned time. Kids earn their own screen time by hitting step goals, making it a non-confrontational way to manage their device usage.
What devices does Activate Fitness support?
Activate Fitness is available on iPhone and iPad devices.
Does Activate Fitness have ads?
No, Activate Fitness is ad-free and does not use third-party tracking. Your data remains private and secure, used solely for the app's core functionality.
How often is Activate Fitness updated?
The latest version is 1.0.5, and the app was last updated on July 21, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving features and ensuring compatibility with iOS frameworks.
What is the age rating for Activate Fitness?
Activate Fitness has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children when managed by parents.
Can I set specific times when apps are locked regardless of earned time?
Yes, Activate Fitness includes built-in schedules for bedtime and focus hours. These lockouts apply regardless of how much screen time has been earned, ensuring essential downtime.
What kind of activity data does Activate Fitness use?
The app tracks steps through Apple Health or your Apple Watch. It also rewards you for closing your Apple Watch Exercise ring, providing multiple ways to earn screen time.