Fitlock vs Pacecraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fitlock
This app helps you achieve fitness goals and reduce screen time by linking app access to your health metrics. Earn your screen time by meeting health targets like step count or exercise duration. Block distracting apps and websites to live more mindfully.
- Customizable app-blocking schedules
- Link app access to health goals
- Block any app, category, or website
- Real-time health metric tracking
- Detailed screen time analytics
- Flexible schedule types
- Location-based goals
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Welcome to Fitlock. The app that helps you crush your fitness goals, boost your health, and reclaim time wasted on your phone. Start living more, scrolling less, and doing what truly matters! [What Makes Fitlock Different?] Forget boring app blockers! Fitlock makes reducing screen time fun and rewarding by linking it to your health goals. Whether you want to get moving, sleep better, or simply be more present, Fitlock keeps you motivated while helping you make smarter choices. [Why Fitlock Works] Fitlock uses real-time health data powered by Apple Health to create fully customizable app-blocking schedules tailored to your fitness and screen time goals. It's flexible, personal, and designed to work for YOU. [Benefits of Reducing Screen Time] - Sleep better by kicking mindless scrolling at bedtime - Lower stress and anxiety caused by social media overload - Boost focus and productivity—ditch distractions - Increase physical activity and build healthier habits - Strengthen relationships by being fully present - Feel more mindful, self-aware, and in control [Benefits of Increasing Movement and Fitness] - Reduce the risk of chronic diseases - Improve mental health, mood, and energy - Build stronger bones and muscles - Enhance your overall quality of life [Block any app and website on your device] Fitlock lets you block any app, app category, or website—including adult content—right on your device. Block TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Netflix, X, Snapchat, gambling apps, and many more. [Tap into a wide range of health metrics!] Your schedules can be powered by health goals from Apple Health: - Step count, move distance, exercise time - Cycle distance, meditation time, time spent outside - Camera-verified exercises: push-ups, squats, and more coming soon - Location goals: reach the gym, office, or any place you choose [NEW: Camera Exercise Verification] Earn screen time by doing real exercises — verified by your camera in real time! Fitlock uses on-device body tracking to count your reps. Currently supports push-ups and squats, with more coming soon. No data leaves your device. [Features] - Custom Schedules: Recurring or one-time schedules to unlock apps after hitting your health goals. - Take a Break: Pause your locks for 1, 2, 5, 15, or 30 minutes when necessary. - Real-Time Tracking: Stay on top of your health goals and screen time with live updates. - Detailed Analytics: See how your screen time and movement habits improve over time. - Screen Time Allowance: Start with a set amount of screen time before locks kick in. - Strict Mode: Disable schedule changes while they're active to stay accountable. - Flexible Schedule Types: Earn screen time as you reach goals or unlock apps only after meeting them. - Location-Based Goals: Earn screen time or unlock apps the moment you arrive at a set location. - Camera Exercise Goals: Set push-up or squat targets and let Fitlock count your reps — no wearable needed. - Light or Dark Mode: Switch between light and dark themes to match your style. - No Accounts Needed: Everything is stored locally, no sign-ups required. - Widgets: Track your goals right from your Home Screen. - iCloud Sync: Sync schedules across your iPhone and iPad. - And so much more! [Privacy] We do not store any data about you or have access to your screen time data as it is stored securely by Apple. - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Terms of Use: https://fitlock.io/terms-of-use/ - Privacy Policy: https://fitlock.io/privacy-policy/ Download Fitlock today and take control of your screen time while boosting your movement—it's time to level up your life!
Pacecraft
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Pacecraft is a running coach that builds a training plan around your fitness and your race, then sends every session straight to your Apple Watch. It is free, there is no account to create, and your health data stays on your device. Most training plans treat every runner the same. Pacecraft starts from where you are today. It reads your recent runs and cardio fitness from Apple Health, works out your current fitness, and predicts your times from 5K to the marathon, with an honest range rather than a number designed to flatter you. BUILT AROUND YOUR RACE Choose your distance, date and goal, and Pacecraft builds a plan that fits the weeks you have left. Set a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K, and it structures the whole block for you, from easy running through threshold, intervals and long runs. STRAIGHT TO YOUR WATCH Every session arrives in the Workout app on your Apple Watch with its pace and heart rate targets already in place. Outside, it guides you on pace. On the treadmill, it switches to heart rate so the alerts stop fighting you. TRAINING THAT KNOWS THE COURSE Add the route for your race and Pacecraft reads its climbs, its descents and the short bridges that tend to arrive late on tired legs, then works the right preparation into your training so nothing on the day comes as a surprise. HONEST COACHING Pacecraft tracks your form, training load and recovery, and tells you plainly when to ease off. If your goal has drifted out of reach it will say so, rather than pretending everything is on track. As your fitness changes, it updates the paces for the sessions still to come, without touching the ones you have already run. FREE AND PRIVATE There is no account, no subscription and no adverts. Pacecraft runs on your device, and your health and training data never leaves it. Granting Apple Health access is optional. You can also enter a recent time by hand and use the plan without it. Pacecraft provides general training information and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before starting or changing a training programme.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pacecraft at none against Fitlock's 3. Fitlock's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Fitlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pacecraft asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fitlock ships an update weekly, Pacecraft every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fitlock | Pacecraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (64 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jake Holdom | Barnaby Ritchley |
In-app purchases
Fitlock
- Fitlock Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Fitlock Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Fitlock Pro Lifetime$49.99
Pacecraft
No in-app purchases









