# RepScroll vs HabitUnlock

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepScroll | HabitUnlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repscroll-screen-time-blocker/id6755953205/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habitunlock-screen-time/id6758104403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 117 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [APPIKO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857570203) | [Tyrian Horton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858683899) |

## What reviewers say

### RepScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repscroll-screen-time-blocker/id6755953205)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-powered rep counting, Multiple exercise types, App usage limits, Daily goals and streaks, Progress tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Repscroll Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Repscroll Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### HabitUnlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habitunlock-screen-time/id6758104403)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepScroll free?

RepScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HabitUnlock free?

HabitUnlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RepScroll or HabitUnlock?

RepScroll is rated higher. RepScroll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while HabitUnlock averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do RepScroll or HabitUnlock have ads?

RepScroll shows ads; HabitUnlock does not.

### Which is updated more often, RepScroll or HabitUnlock?

RepScroll ships an update every 4 days, and HabitUnlock every 6 days. Most recently, RepScroll was updated on November 5, 2026 and HabitUnlock on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*