Comparison

Unpluq vs ExRx.net Workout Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Unpluq

This app helps you regain control of your time and attention by reducing phone distractions. It allows you to block specific apps and notifications during chosen times, requiring a conscious effort to access them. Recover hours daily to focus on what truly matters.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and notifications
  • Schedule app blocking times
  • Conscious app access barriers
  • Customizable distraction barriers
  • Block different apps on different schedules
  • Whitelist contacts for notifications
Features
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"I have much better sleep, and slower mornings." Sara P., Unpluq Customer "I use the phone less during family rush hours (morning and evening), also to set a good example for them." “I've been present at dinner, I'm not using my phone while driving, and I'm not scrolling my phone in the middle of the night.” - Kim Trinh, Unpluq Customer "I read an entire book on Sunday, went to hot yoga, made a mushroom and endive galette, and finished my vision board in the week since I started using Unpluq." - Sarah S., Unpluq Customer Unpluq helps you take control of your time, be mindful and digital detox from your phone. Turn your phone into a dumbphone when you want. By interrupting your automatic phone pickups, you'll recover time, focus, and attention by making a conscious choice to access apps. Use your phone on your terms. Unpluq customers save more than 1 hour and 26 minutes a day of screen time.* How does it work? Select which apps to block, and when. If you need to access a blocked app, make a conscious choice to open it by passing through an Unpluq Distraction Barrier–a digital key that makes you think twice and ensure you really do want to open that app. Use Unpluq to: - Block distracting apps and notifications–by default - Choose what times you want apps blocked - Choose only the apps you want to block - Unblock apps by making a conscious decision with an Unpluq distraction barrier - Select the distraction barrier you prefer, or go RANDOM to make it harder - Choose how hard each distraction barrier is - Block different apps on different schedules Choose your distraction barrier: - Shake your phone for some time - Tap a random pattern of buttons - Scroll through blank space - Randomly pick one of the above barriers - Scan a unique QR code - Use your Unpluq Tag on your keychain Block apps when you need to: - Stay focused - Focus during work - Disconnect after hours - Be present for family meals - Avoid working on the weekends - Study uninterrupted - Be more mindful every day - Sleep and rest well - Stop phubbing - Reduce stress - Lower anxiety Use your newly recovered free time to: - See friends - Workout - Side hustle - Read books Unpluq helps you focus on what’s important in your life, without phone distraction. No more meals with family and friends staring at your phones. Unpluq Premium Subscription With Unpluq Premium, you’ll save 2x as much time. - Unlimited: block apps–as many as you like, up to 50 per schedule - Unlimited: schedules–work schedule, weekend schedule, you decide what works best for you - Whitelist contacts, so notifications from them always get through - All Barriers: Use all the available barrier options, including the patented Unpluq Tag, the keyfob that keeps you focused, as well as Scrolling, Random, or QR code barriers. Unplug Free: Available to Everyone With Unpluq Free, get off your screen, and back into your life. - Block 2 apps - 1 Schedule–all the time, during work, on the weekend, or after hours–whatever time you choose - 2 Barriers: Choose to tap buttons or shake your phone to unblock apps The Unpluq Tag Do you have an Unpluq Tag? Pair your Tag with your Unpluq app anytime to save more time. The NFC powered yellow Tag fits on your keychain and works with your app. Science like Rational Override Theory shows that this physical ritual to get virtual control of your phone is the most effective way to change your screen time habits. *The average Unpluq customer in May 2023 saves 1 hour 22 minutes a day. Privacy We care about your privacy and take steps to protect it. Unpluq does not sell or share your data–personal or not. Having our customer’s with privacy in mind and protecting them is one of our core values. See Privacy Policy: https://www.unpluq.com/privacy-policy Payments & Subscriptions Terms of Use This app offers both in-app purchases as well as subscriptions. For the Terms of Use, please see https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ExRx.net Workout Tools

Access a comprehensive exercise library with detailed instructions, images, and videos. Calculate one-rep max, adjust workloads, and compare your strength to others. This tool supports offline use for weight room calculators.

Highlights
  • Extensive exercise database
  • Detailed exercise instructions
  • Weight room calculators
  • One-rep max estimation
  • Strength standards comparison
  • Offline calculator functionality
Features
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Workout Tools mobile app offers the most popular features of ExRx.net including exercise library (internet connection required) and weight room calculators (works off-line). Use Workout Tools as a stand-alone app or alongside your favorite notes or todo app, workout app, or shareable online document or spreadsheet app. It includes the following components and features: Exercise Database • Free edition provides a 1000 exercises • Premium edition offers over 2000 exercises • View images, videos, and instructions • Browse by hierarchical categories • Search and filter • Add tags and favorites • Copy and paste exercise links Weight Room Calculators One-rep Max - Estimate your one rep max - Calculate workload percentages - Based on a multi-rep max Workload Adjustment - Adjust loads when beginning new exercises - Calculate weight increases - Calculate warm-up resistances - Calculate undulating workloads - Based on performances with actual resistances Barbell Racking - Easily calculate which and how many plates required on bar for given workload - Choose between pounds or kilograms Strength Standards - Assesses your strength compared to other lifters - Provides strength ratio, score, and classification For app support, contact us at support@exrx.net For ExRx Workout Tools Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula User experience survey: https://bit.ly/3sEo6b9

Screenshots

Unpluq4 screens
ExRx.net Workout Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unpluq at 4.8 against ExRx.net Workout Tools's 4.0. Unpluq also leads on ratings volume (928 vs 7). ExRx.net Workout Tools's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 54%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Unpluq sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and ExRx.net Workout Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unpluq holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unpluq has 928 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Unpluq's written reviews are positive against 67% of ExRx.net Workout Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unpluq ships an update every 3 weeks, ExRx.net Workout Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Unpluq versus ExRx.net Workout Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnpluqExRx.net Workout Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (928 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings928 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnplug Technology B.V.ExRx.net, LLC

Customer experience

Unpluq

All ratings919 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative34.0%

ExRx.net Workout Tools

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Unpluq

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Apps not properly blocked or unblocked
  • Schedules not working as expected
  • UI freezes and crashes during app management

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to lock apps to specific QR codes
  • More flexible scheduling options
  • Improved website blocking beyond just Safari

ExRx.net Workout Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Unpluq

Subscriptions2
  • Unpluq Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Unpluq Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unpluq Premium Lifetime$209.00
2 purchases

ExRx.net Workout Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Unpluq free?
Unpluq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExRx.net Workout Tools free?
ExRx.net Workout Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unpluq or ExRx.net Workout Tools?
Unpluq is rated higher. Unpluq averages 4.8 out of 5 from 928 ratings, while ExRx.net Workout Tools averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Unpluq or ExRx.net Workout Tools have ads?
Neither Unpluq nor ExRx.net Workout Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unpluq or ExRx.net Workout Tools?
Unpluq ships an update every 3 weeks, and ExRx.net Workout Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unpluq was updated on October 27, 2026 and ExRx.net Workout Tools on October 12, 2026.

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