RepBlock vs Lockin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RepBlock
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by locking distracting apps. You earn access back by completing physical challenges, like pushups, tracked via your device's camera. Once your earned time expires, apps automatically relock.
- App and website blocking
- Pushup-based unlock challenges
- Camera-based rep tracking
- Earned app time
- Automatic relocking
- Daily and weekly stats
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Earn your screen time, one pushup at a time. RepBlock puts a pause between reaching for your phone and opening your favorite distractions. Choose the apps, categories, or websites you want to block. When you want access, do pushups to earn app time. HOW IT WORKS • Choose what to block with Apple's Screen Time controls. • Complete a pushup challenge. Your camera counts the reps. • Use your earned minutes right away or save them in your time bank. • When your unlock time ends, your selected apps lock again automatically. MOVE FIRST, SCROLL LATER Make a quick movement break part of your phone routine. Instead of opening an app out of habit, take a moment to decide whether you want to earn time for it. SAVE TIME FOR LATER You don't have to start scrolling as soon as you finish a challenge. Save your earned minutes and use them when you need them. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Keep track of your reps, earned minutes, and daily and weekly progress. Build a routine you can see taking shape. YOUR CAMERA STAYS PRIVATE Pushup detection runs on your device. RepBlock does not record, store, or upload camera photos or videos. SUBSCRIPTION RepBlock is free to download. A subscription is required for full access to app blocking, pushup challenges, automatic relocking, stats, and premium features. Available plans and any trial offer are shown in the app before you subscribe. Choose your distractions. Do the reps. Earn your time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lockin
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LOCKIN — Earn Your Screen Time Tired of doomscrolling? LOCKIN flips the script. Instead of limiting your screen time, you EARN it. Do real exercises, solve math problems, or meditate — and unlock minutes to use your favorite apps. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick an exercise — Push-ups, Squats, Jumping Jacks, Meditation, Math Problems, or Steps 2. Complete reps using your camera, motion sensors, or brain 3. Earn screen time minutes for every rep 4. Use your earned minutes to unlock the apps you choose REAL EXERCISES, REAL RESULTS • Push-ups — AI-powered camera detection counts every rep • Squats — Full range-of-motion tracking with live feedback • Jumping Jacks — Camera-based rep counting to get your heart rate up • Meditation — Timed breathing sessions to earn minutes mindfully • Math Problems — Solve equations to sharpen your mind and earn time • Steps — Walk your way to screen time with pedometer tracking SMART APP BLOCKING Choose which apps to block using Screen Time integration. When your time runs out, apps lock automatically. Want more time? Get moving. FEATURES • Live Activity — See your reps and minutes earned right from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island during workouts • Home Screen Widget — Track today's earned minutes at a glance • Lock Screen Widget — Always know your balance without opening the app • Daily Goals — Set rep and minute targets to stay consistent • Stats & Streaks — Track your progress day by day with detailed history • Leaderboard — Compete with other LOCKIN users worldwide • Exercise Tutorials — Learn proper form for every exercise • Sign in with Apple — Your progress syncs and stays safe with your Apple account • Dark-free, clean UI — Designed to feel motivating, not overwhelming BUILT FOR DISCIPLINE LOCKIN isn't another screen time limiter that you'll just override and ignore. It's a system that rewards you for doing something good before you consume. Every minute of screen time is backed by real effort. Whether you want to build a workout habit, reduce mindless scrolling, or just add more movement to your day — LOCKIN makes it automatic. SUBSCRIPTION LOCKIN offers a 7-day free period to experience the full app. After that, continue with a weekly or annual subscription to keep earning and unlocking. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://www.getlock.in/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.getlock.in/terms Stop scrolling. Start earning. LOCKIN.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RepBlock at none against Lockin's shown. Lockin's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. RepBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Lockin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RepBlock ships an update fortnightly, Lockin every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RepBlock | Lockin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Piotr Mol | Shaurya Bahl |
In-app purchases
RepBlock
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- RepBlock: Lifetime$54.99
Lockin
- LockIn Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- LockIn Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Emergency Pass$0.99
- Emergency Pass 3-Pack$1.99









