Comparison

GoalGate vs Track It

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

Head to head
About

GoalGate

This app helps you trade screen time for fitness by gamifying your health goals. Earn access to your favorite apps by completing daily movement objectives, turning digital distractions into motivation.

Highlights
  • Trade screen time for fitness
  • Gamified goal achievement
  • Integrates with phone/wearable data
  • Select apps to lock
  • Earn app access through activity
  • Multiple blocking modes
  • Rewards and surprises
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Trade Screen Time for Fitness Transform Your Screen Time into Motivation Developed by behavior modification and digital well-being experts, GoalGate helps you trade screen time for getting fit. Guided by your sloth companion, Dozer, GoalGate helps you turn fitness into a game that WORKS - 86% of GoalGate users hit their goals every week, and see an average 43% decrease in screen time. Break Free from Distraction and Phone Addiction On average, we check our phones 96 times per day—that’s over 3 hours lost to doomscrolling and digital distractions. Imagine funneling that time into something that truly matters: your health. How GoalGate Works: Choose Your Goals: Steps, calories, running, push-ups, cycling, rowing, peloton, and more, if it can be tracked by your phone or watch it's in there! Seamless integration with your phone or wearable device fitness data —no extra input required. Select Apps to Lock: Social media, food delivery, games—anything that pulls you away from real life. Turn your biggest digital distractions into motivation to get moving. Earn Your Access: Complete your daily movement objectives to unlock apps. The more active you are, the more digital freedom you’ll enjoy. Track Progress & Screen Time: Watch productivity soar and fitness levels rise simultaneously. Earn streaks, rewards, backgrounds and surprises from Dozer. Three Blocking Modes: Casual: Gentle reminders, easy overrides. Normal: Balanced approach—some challenges, but enough flexibility. Strict: Deep Focus style. No overrides, no bypass. Only real-world achievements unlock your apps. Smart Breathers: Short, intentional breaks to check essential apps. Perfect for those moments you need quick access without losing your streak. Schedule Routines Block apps in the evening until you’ve walked 5,000 steps. No social media until you burn 300 calories. Create routines that align with your day-to-day schedule and personal goals. Rewards & Games: Earn in-app achievements, unlock new backgrounds, and collect surprises from Dozer. Stay motivated with a fun, gamified experience that keeps you consistently active. Streaks & Challenges Wearable Integration: Syncs with popular fitness devices like Apple Watch and Apple Health automatically. Accurate, real-time data tracking so you don’t miss a step. Real Users, Real Results “I block my food delivery apps until I get 10,000 steps—no more mindless takeout!” “GoalGate is legit. No TikTok until I go for a run!” “Lost 15 pounds in two months just by having to earn my Instagram time. Genius concept!” The Science-Backed Approach GoalGate merges behavioral psychology with digital minimalism, turning distraction triggers into motivation cues. Research confirms that small, intentional interruptions—like having to walk a few hundred more steps—can dramatically reshape behavior, reduce phone addiction, and drive fitness results. Why GoalGate? Screen Time Control Meets Fitness: Instead of cold-turkey blocking all apps, earn your usage by focusing on your health goals first. Improved Mental Health & Focus: Real movement fosters better mood, concentration, and reduces stress. Motivation & Accountability: Leaderboards, scheduled blocks, and personalized reminders keep you accountable every day. Mindful Technology Use: Each time you want to open a distracting app, you’ll pause and remember your health goals—because dopamine cravings are less powerful when you take a breath first. Limited-Time Premium Offer Download GoalGate now and enjoy a 7-day Premium trial to unlock all advanced features: Unlimited Smart Breathers in Casual Mode Zero Breaks in Strict Mode (for those who need ultimate focus) Are You Ready to Unlock Your Potential? This app is subject to the Apple Standard EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Track It

This minimalist workout tracker is designed for serious lifters to log sets, reps, and weight with precision. Analyze your progress through data-driven insights and charts, and track body measurements over time. Enjoy a privacy-first experience with no accounts or data sent to servers.

Highlights
  • Minimalist workout logging
  • Track sets, reps, and weight
  • Monitor weight and body measurements
  • Data-driven progress insights
  • Built-in metronome
  • Privacy-first, local data storage
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Train with intention. Track with precision. Track It is a minimalist workout tracker built for lifters who take their progress seriously. Whether you're chasing PRs or refining your routine, Track It offers a clean, focused logging experience without the clutter of feeds, logins, or social noise. Designed for strength training athletes who value discipline and data, the app helps you stay consistent, analyze trends, and make every rep count. Key Features: - Clean, intuitive interface built for serious lifters - Log sets, reps, and weight with speed and simplicity - Track weight and body measurements over time - Visualize progress through data-driven insights and charts - Built-in metronome for tempo-focused training - Privacy-first: no accounts, no tracking, and no personal data sent to a server - All data stays local or in your iCloud—completely in your control - Customize your unit system: mix metric and imperial to your preference Upgrade to Track It Premium+: - Unlimited workout logging - Exercise trends and performance analytics - Measurement tracking widgets - More powerful insights to fuel long-term progress Whether you're training for strength, size, or consistency, Track It helps you stay locked in and level-headed—with the numbers to back it up. Coming soon: Apple Health and Apple Watch integration No distractions. No fluff. Just data that matters. Train hard. Track it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lionbyteapps.com/track-it-privacy-policy

Screenshots

GoalGate4 screens
Track It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Track It at none against GoalGate's shown. Track It also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 12). GoalGate's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. GoalGate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Track It sells 3 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GoalGate against 4.9 for Track It. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of GoalGate's written reviews are positive against 87% of Track It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoalGate ships an update weekly, Track It fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GoalGate versus Track It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoalGateTrack It
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.9 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better86.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1245 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul CampbellLIONBYTE LLC

Customer experience

GoalGate

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Track It

All ratings45 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GoalGate

Subscriptions2
  • GoalGate Pro7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • GoalGate Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$149.99
3 purchases

Track It

Subscriptions2
  • Track It Premium+ (1 month)$4.991 Month
  • Track It Premium+ (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Track It Premium+ (Lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is GoalGate free?
GoalGate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Track It free?
Track It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoalGate or Track It?
GoalGate is rated higher. GoalGate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Track It averages 4.9 from 45 ratings.
Do GoalGate or Track It have ads?
GoalGate shows ads; Track It does not.
Which is updated more often, GoalGate or Track It?
GoalGate ships an update weekly, and Track It fortnightly. Most recently, GoalGate was updated on October 9, 2026 and Track It on October 19, 2026.

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