# Fitness Locker vs BlockRot

The clearest difference is rating: BlockRot at 4.7 against Fitness Locker's 1.0. BlockRot also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fitness Locker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and BlockRot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BlockRot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockRot has 515 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fitness Locker ships an update every 3 weeks, BlockRot daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fitness Locker | BlockRot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitness-locker/id6759368965/reviews) | **[4.7 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **515** |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 49 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danut- Ionel Bogdan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837008829) | [Matthew Heester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834464869) |

## What reviewers say

### Fitness Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitness-locker/id6759368965)

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring you to complete exercises before accessing locked applications. Earn your digital access through physical activity and build discipline by turning distractions into progress.

**Highlights:** Lock distracting apps, Earn screen time through exercise, Track workout streaks, Visual progress analytics, Custom exercise selection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annually Access | $39.99 | per year |


### BlockRot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056)

This app helps users break free from phone addiction and reclaim focus by rewarding healthy real-life habits with screen time. It uses a unique gem system and a virtual companion to motivate users to build discipline and reverse the effects of excessive digital consumption.

**Highlights:** Rot Gems system for earning screen time, Penguin companion for motivation, Photo-based task verification, 30+ healthy habit tasks, App blocking via Apple Screen Time, Private and secure by default

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fitness Locker free?

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

### Is BlockRot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fitness Locker or BlockRot?

BlockRot is rated higher. Fitness Locker averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BlockRot averages 4.7 from 515 ratings.

### Do Fitness Locker or BlockRot have ads?

Neither Fitness Locker nor BlockRot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fitness Locker or BlockRot?

Fitness Locker ships an update every 3 weeks, and BlockRot daily. Most recently, Fitness Locker was updated on October 31, 2026 and BlockRot on November 9, 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.*