# MonkeyLock: Earn Screen Time — Push Ups, Workout, App Blocker

> Earn back screen time by completing physical activities and brain games. (iPhone/iPad app by RYAN DAVID BURNS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeylock-earn-screen-time/id6761743000 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RYAN DAVID BURNS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891231660)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-19
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeylock-earn-screen-time/id6761743000/reviews.md

## What is MonkeyLock?

Your phone locks the apps you choose. Your body opens them.

Pick the apps that eat your day. When your minutes run out, MonkeyLock locks them — really locks them, using Apple's Screen Time system. To open them again, you move: push-ups, squats, sit-ups, lunges, jump rope. Your camera counts the reps on device. Every rep buys minutes back.

That's the whole idea. No willpower required, because willpower is the thing that keeps failing.


FREE TO USE

The wall works free. Block as many apps as you like, earn as many minutes as you like, keep your streak, keep your history. There is no trial timer and nothing expires.


HOW IT WORKS

• Choose the apps to put behind the wall
• When your balance hits zero, they lock
• Do the reps — your camera counts them, nothing is recorded or uploaded
• Minutes go back in the bank and your apps open
• Brain games and Apple Health steps earn a little on the side


THE WALL IS HONEST ABOUT ITSELF

An app you add to the wall goes on instantly. Taking one off waits until the next morning. That delay is deliberate: it means the wall does not move at the exact moment you most want it to.

And when you genuinely need in — an airport, a wedding, a message that will not wait — Break Glass gives you five minutes for a ten-second hold. Three a day. No reps, no cost, nothing owed tomorrow. A blocker that only ever says no is a blocker people delete.


BUILT TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY

• Everything happens on your device. No account, no sign-up, no servers.
• Camera frames are processed live and thrown away. Nothing is saved or sent.
• No ads. No tracking.


WHAT YOU GET FOR SHOWING UP

Ranks, streaks with a couple of mercy days, and a Sunday page that shows the week you actually had — how many days the wall held, and what changed.


Requires iPhone with iOS 17 or later. Screen Time permission is needed for blocking to work; MonkeyLock asks for it during setup and explains why.

## Key features

- Earn screen time through workouts
- Unlock apps with physical activity
- Camera-tracked exercise detection
- Integrates with Apple Health steps
- Brain game challenges for credits
- Habit tracking and gamification

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonkeyLock Pro Annual | $64.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeylock-earn-screen-time/id6761743000/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Monkeylock

*2026-06-16*

Great app!

## Frequently asked questions about MonkeyLock

### How does MonkeyLock work to limit screen time?

MonkeyLock locks chosen apps until you earn screen time by completing physical activities like push-ups or walking, or by playing brain games. This makes accessing your apps a reward for movement.

### What types of physical activities can I do to earn screen time in MonkeyLock?

You can earn screen time through camera-tracked workouts like push-ups, sit-ups, squats, lunges, and jump rope. Apple Health steps also automatically convert to screen time minutes.

### Can I earn screen time with brain games in MonkeyLock?

Yes, MonkeyLock offers brain games such as Hangman, Sudoku, Word Drip, and Memory Match, which can earn you up to 15 minutes of screen time per day.

### Is MonkeyLock private and secure?

Yes, MonkeyLock is designed for privacy. Your camera and photo data are processed on-device and never uploaded. Apple Health data is read-only, and the app does not involve parents or managers.

### What are the subscription options for MonkeyLock Pro?

MonkeyLock Pro offers unlimited earning, habit streaks, and all gamification features. It costs $64.99 per year after a 7-day free trial, billed annually.

### How do I manage or cancel my MonkeyLock Pro subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription within your Apple Account Settings after making the purchase. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What is the age rating for MonkeyLock?

MonkeyLock has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to manage their screen time.

### How often is MonkeyLock updated?

MonkeyLock was last updated on June 23, 2026, with version 1.0.2. This indicates recent development and ongoing support for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-21

MonkeyLock is now free. The wall, the earning, the streak — all of it, with no trial and nothing to unlock.

New: Break Glass. When you genuinely need a blocked app, hold for ten seconds and get five minutes. Three a day, nothing owed tomorrow.

Also: the wall now counts time correctly overnight, memory match fits on one screen, and matched cards are readable on dark themes.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-02

- fixed minor bugs
- added minor improvements
- now shows apps that will lock when counter reaches 0
- removed "lock now" button

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-23

fixes, improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-13

- Improved bugs, fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-06-12

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-19.*