GoalGate vs Burn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Burn
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Burn is screen time control for people who are done with doomscrolling. Block distracting apps, set a calorie goal, and unlock your apps only after you move. Burn turns phone discipline into a clear system: move first, unlock later. Why people use Burn - Block distracting apps, categories, and websites - Set the hours when distraction hits hardest - Earn your unlock by hitting your daily calorie goal - Automatically lift the lock when your goal is complete - Track progress, 7-day wins, and time reclaimed - See remaining calories at a glance with Live Activities Burn is built for - People who open social apps on autopilot - Anyone trying to cut screen time without relying on willpower - Users who want focus, better habits, and more movement in the same routine This is not just another app blocker. Burn gives you a rule you can actually follow: move first, unlock later. All features described above require a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://theburn.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://theburn.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Burn at none against GoalGate's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. GoalGate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Burn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GoalGate ships an update weekly, Burn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoalGate | Burn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Campbell | Kenotype Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
GoalGate
- GoalGate Pro7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- GoalGate Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$149.99
Burn
- Burn Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Burn Yearly Sub3 Days trial$19.991 Year









