Forge: Screen Time Blocker
Push-ups & squats earn time
About
This app helps you manage screen time by requiring physical exercise to unlock app usage. Earn minutes by doing push-ups or squats, with your phone's camera counting reps. Once your earned time expires, apps are blocked again.
What's New in Forge
1.6.5
November 4, 2026
Performance and stability improvements.
Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
$39.99
Forge Lifetime
Pay once. Unlocks all Pro features.
Developer apps
FAQ
How does Forge work?
Forge is an app blocker that requires you to perform exercises like push-ups or squats to earn screen time. The app's camera counts your reps on your iPhone, and your chosen apps unlock for the duration you've earned. Once the time runs out, the apps are blocked again.
Does Forge have ads?
Yes, Forge contains advertisements. The 'Forge Lifetime' upgrade removes all ads and unlocks additional features.
What exercises can I do with Forge?
Forge primarily uses push-ups and squats for earning screen time. The 'Forge Lifetime' upgrade also includes a walking mode where 100 steps earn one minute of screen time.
Is Forge private?
Yes, Forge is designed with privacy in mind. Pose detection runs entirely on your iPhone, and no video is stored or uploaded.
Can I customize my screen time limits in Forge?
Yes, you can set your daily free minutes with options for strict, balanced, or generous allowances. Any time beyond this allowance must be earned through exercise.
What is the Pro version of Forge?
The Pro version, referred to as 'Forge Lifetime', is a one-time purchase that adds push-up mode, walking mode, full statistics, encrypted backup, and removes all advertisements.
How often is Forge updated?
Forge was last updated on November 4, 2026, with version 1.6.5. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.
What devices does Forge support?
Forge is currently supported on iPhone devices.
