# MoveFirst: Reduce Screen Time — Block Apps, Workout to Unlock

> Block Apps, Workout to Unlock (iPhone/iPad app by Hugh Greethead.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movefirst-reduce-screen-time/id6762701161 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hugh Greethead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894970972)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movefirst-reduce-screen-time/id6762701161/reviews.md

## What is MoveFirst?

Move first. Scroll later.

Instead of restricting yourself with willpower alone, MoveFirst ties your screen time to physical activity, every workout you complete earns minutes you can spend on the apps you want to limit. Spend less time on distracting apps and more time being active. 

HOW IT WORKS

1. Choose which apps to block: social media, news, games, anything you want to use less.

2. Set a daily activity goal from 1 minute to 2 hours. You decide what counts: running, walking, cycling, strength training, yoga, hiking, swimming, HIIT.

3. Work outs sync through Apple Health. MoveFirst reads activity automatically from any Health-connected app - Apple Watch, Strava, Strong, Peloton, Whoop, and many more. No manual logging.

4. Spend earned minutes. When a blocked app is opened, you'll see a screen with your current balance of screen time minutes earned. Tap to spend a few minutes, or close the app and workout earn more first.

FEATURES
  • Daily goal and streaks - track consistency and build a real habit
  • Fitness and screen-time insights - track your progress, balance, and trends over time
  • Hard mode - require yourself to hit your daily goal before any screen time is earned
  • Customisable reward rules - weight each activity to match your goals. Earn more for strength training than walking, or boost the yoga rate when you're focused on flexibility.
  • Emergency override - when you really need an app, get 15 minutes of access twice a day, then it's locked again

ON YOUR TERMS

MoveFirst is a personal self-management tool for adults (18+). You choose which apps to block, you set the goal, and you control when to spend your earned minutes. It is not a parental control app and is not for managing anyone else's device.

PRIVACY

MoveFirst reads workout data from Apple Health solely to compute your rewards. We do not read heart rate, sleep, GPS routes, or body measurements. We do not sell your data. We use privacy-conscious product analytics and App Store campaign reporting to improve onboarding, subscriptions, and marketing performance; Apple Health workout data is not shared with analytics providers or used for ad targeting.

SUBSCRIPTION

MoveFirst Premium is an auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial:
  • Available as a monthly or annual subscription. Pricing is shown in your local currency on the in-app paywall before
  purchase.
  • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
  • Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions
  • Privacy Policy: https://movefirst.co/privacy
  • Terms of Use: https://movefirst.co/terms

Move first. Use your apps mindfully. Build a habit that lasts.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-18

New: PIN Lock. Add a PIN to protect your blocking and reward settings from impulsive changes. Find it in Settings.

Also in this release: subscription flow improvements and stability fixes.

Enjoying MoveFirst? A quick rating helps more people trade scrolling for fitness.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-01

Minor UI improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-24

No release notes.

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