RepScroll vs HabitUnlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RepScroll
This app lets you earn screen time by completing physical exercises tracked by your phone's camera. Set app limits, perform exercises like push-ups and jumping jacks, and unlock your favorite apps by staying active.
- AI-powered rep counting
- Multiple exercise types
- App usage limits
- Daily goals and streaks
- Progress tracking
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Repscroll helps you earn screen time by completing real exercises. Use your phone's camera to track pushups, jumping jacks, and more — then unlock the apps you love. HOW IT WORKS • Set which apps you want to limit • Complete exercises tracked by AI pose detection • Earn minutes of screen time for every rep • Stay active and break the scroll habit Squat, Scroll Push, Scroll Jump, Scroll FEATURES • Real-time rep counting with computer vision • Multiple exercise types • Daily goals and streaks • Progress tracking --- *FULL APP ACCESS REQUIRES A SUBSCRIPTION. SUBSCRIPTION INFO • 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 in your App Store account settings after purchase EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://repscroll.com/privacy Contact: team@repscroll.com Questions or feedback? Email us at team@repscroll.com
HabitUnlock
This app turns screen time into a reward for physical activity. Block distracting apps and earn your access back by completing various exercises, building streaks, and achieving goals. It's designed for those who need structure and want to break unhealthy digital habits.
- Block distracting apps
- Earn screen time through exercise
- Track steps, push-ups, squats, and more
- HealthKit integration for automatic step tracking
- Deep Lock mode for maximum commitment
- Gamified streaks and achievements
- Widgets and Live Activities for progress tracking
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A free app blocker that unlocks with movement: block 1 app or category, then walk or do push-ups to open it. No account, no ads. FREE: block an app or category behind real movement · blocking schedules (up to 8) · streak tracking with a monthly freeze. No account, no ads. HOW IT WORKS • Choose which apps or categories to block • Pick how you will earn them back: Walking, Push-Ups, or Guided Breathing • Complete the activity to unlock your apps • Build streaks and earn achievements Unlike screen time apps that just block your phone and rely on willpower, HabitUnlock turns the problem into a game. Want to scroll? Earn it first. Every unlock starts with movement — and that small shift changes everything. THE THREE WAYS TO UNLOCK • Walking — step-based, counted automatically • Push-Ups — timer-based, with live progress • Guided Breathing — a short breathing exercise when movement is not an option Three activities you will finish beat a long menu you never open. SMART BLOCKING • Block specific apps or entire categories • Up to 8 blocking schedules for focus time • Deep Lock mode for maximum commitment — no one-tap ignore • Emergency override with limited weekly uses APPLE HEALTH • Reads your step count so Walking completes on its own • Step data is processed on your device • Optional — decline it and the other activities still work BUILT FOR BRAINS THAT NEED STRUCTURE Many people who struggle with phone habits find external structure easier than willpower — and that is what HabitUnlock provides. Instead of fighting the urge to scroll, channel it: your phone becomes a reward for movement, not a source of guilt. STREAKS & ACHIEVEMENTS • Daily streaks with fire animations • Achievement badges for milestones • Share cards to show your progress WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES • Home screen widgets show your progress • Live Activity during activities • Dynamic Island countdown WHO IT'S FOR • Doom scrollers who want to break the cycle • Students who need to focus during exam season • People with ADHD looking for structure and accountability • Professionals who want to reclaim productive hours • Parents who want to control their own screen time PRIVACY • No ads. Your data is never sold. • Usage analytics can be turned off any time in Settings • Step data read from Apple Health is processed on your device • No account required — ever FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Is HabitUnlock free? A: Core features are free — block 1 app and set up to 3 daily habits. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited habits, unlimited blocked apps, and Deep Lock mode. Q: Which activities can I use? A: Walking, Push-Ups, and Guided Breathing. Q: Does it track my fitness data? A: HabitUnlock reads your step count from Apple Health so Walking can complete automatically. That step data is processed on your device. Q: Does it work without internet? A: Yes. Blocking, activity tracking, and unlocking work offline. Internet is only needed for subscription management. Replace mindless scrolling with movement. Build habits that stick. HABITUNLOCK PRO • Unlimited habits • Unlimited blocked apps • Deep Lock mode • Streak freezes to protect your progress • Priority support HabitUnlock Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial. The available plans and the current price in your currency are shown in the app before you confirm. Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://www.habbitunlock.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.habbitunlock.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: HabitUnlock at freemium against RepScroll's subscription. HabitUnlock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). RepScroll's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 5). 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
Both are free to download. RepScroll sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and HabitUnlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RepScroll against 4.8 for HabitUnlock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepScroll has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of RepScroll's written reviews are positive against 100% of HabitUnlock's.
RepScroll ships an update every 4 days, HabitUnlock every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | RepScroll | HabitUnlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better | 4.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | APPIKO LTD | Tyrian Horton |
Customer experience
RepScroll
HabitUnlock
In-app purchases
RepScroll
- Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
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- Weekly$9.997 Days
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Annual Premium$49.991 Year
- Annual Premium$69.991 Year
- Repscroll Lifetime$29.99
- Repscroll Lifetime$39.99
HabitUnlock
- Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year







