Burn vs Forge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Forge
This app locks your distracting applications and requires you to complete physical exercises, like squats, to earn back screen time. It gamifies fitness by tracking reps automatically and offers features like daily streaks and leaderboards to motivate users.
- App blocking
- Automatic rep counting via camera
- Gamified progress tracking
- Daily streaks and leaderboards
- Customizable screen time rules
- Multiple exercise modes (Pro)
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Your apps are locked. Your body is the key. Forge blocks the apps that eat your day and makes you earn every minute of screen time with real exercise. Squats in front of the camera, counted automatically on your iPhone. No equipment, no gym, no excuses. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that steal your time: social media, video, games. 2. Choose how many minutes you want. 3. Do your squats. The camera counts every rep on device. 4. Your apps unlock. When time runs out, the shield comes back. WHY IT WORKS Willpower fails because quitting is free. Forge adds a price: movement. You stop scrolling on autopilot because every minute now costs effort, and the effort makes you stronger. EARN IT LIKE A GAME Forge Ranks: climb from Spark to Titan of the Forge as your lifetime score grows. Daily streaks keep you honest. A worldwide leaderboard of doers, by country. A FORGED stamp every time you finish a set. YOU SET THE RULES Free minutes per day if you want them: strict, balanced, or generous. Everything beyond that is earned. A three stage friction gate stops rage quitting. PRO, ONCE, FOREVER Squats are free forever. Forge Lifetime adds push up mode, walking mode (100 steps = 1 minute), full statistics, and encrypted backup. One purchase, family sharing included, no subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The camera never records: pose detection runs entirely on your iPhone. No video is stored or uploaded. Ad-supported: the one-time Pro purchase removes every ad forever. No account required. Forge yourself stronger.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Burn at none against Forge's shown. Forge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Burn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Burn ships an update every 5 days, Forge every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Burn | Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenotype Co., Ltd. | Taoufik Jabbari |
In-app purchases
Burn
- Burn Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Burn Yearly Sub3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Forge
- Forge Lifetime$39.99









