Comparison

Screen Time Earner vs UnlocksMove

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Time Earner

Features
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Stop doom scrolling on autopilot. Earn every minute. Stuck in a brainrot loop? Screen Time Earner is your escape — block the apps that hijack your attention, then unlock them only after you've earned it through real effort. HOW IT WORKS Choose apps or categories to block. When you want access, complete a short challenge: push-ups or squats with on-device pose detection (nothing uploaded), a step goal, a quick quiz, quiet reading, or a meditation timer. Earn minutes; your streaks, XP, and badges keep the habit fun. APP BLOCKER WITH PURPOSE Unlike basic screen time controls, Screen Time Earner adds a real challenge layer — you can't just tap past it. The app blocker stays locked until you've moved your body, exercised your mind, or taken a mindful pause. Set your own limit; earn your own unlock. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Free users can block up to three apps; Premium unlocks unlimited blocking and supports ongoing development. Family Controls approval from Apple is required for full Screen Time integration in App Store builds. PRIVACY-FIRST Pose challenges use your camera only on your device to count reps. Motion data supports step challenges where available. You stay in control of iOS permissions in Settings. Make your screen time intentional — not accidental. Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/lnterms/ Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/applnprivacy/

About

UnlocksMove

This app requires physical activity to unlock access to distracting applications. Earn screen time by completing exercises like push-ups and squats, then spend your banked minutes to use selected apps. It offers a unique, physical interruption to combat excessive scrolling.

Highlights
  • Movement-based app unlocks
  • Camera-based rep counting
  • Active-use minute bank
  • Push-up and squat detection
  • Integrates with Apple Screen Time
  • No account required
Features
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Unlock distracting apps by moving first. UnlocksMove is an app blocker that turns screen time into something you earn. Choose the apps that pull you in, complete push-ups or squats with camera-based rep detection, bank minutes, then unlock only the time you earned. How it works: • Choose distracting apps to protect • Complete push-ups or squats • Earn unlock minutes for clean movement • Spend minutes only while selected apps are actually in use • Relock apps when your bank runs out Why it works: UnlocksMove gives your body a vote before your phone gets your attention. It is built for people who want a simple, physical interruption before scrolling — not another timer, dashboard, or willpower test. Key Features: • App blocker powered by Apple Screen Time • Movement-based app unlocks • Active-use minute bank • Push-up and squat detection • Camera-based rep counting • No account required • Privacy-conscious on-device movement flow UnlocksMove Pro unlocks the full movement-to-app-access system with weekly and yearly subscription options. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.unlocksmove.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Screen Time Earner4 screens
UnlocksMove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Screen Time Earner at none against UnlocksMove's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Earner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and UnlocksMove sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Earner ships an update every 9 days, UnlocksMove every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Screen Time Earner versus UnlocksMove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time EarnerUnlocksMove
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Vu Hai LamRicardo Lopez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Earner

Subscriptions2
  • Pushup Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Annual Pushup Premium$29.991 Year
2 purchases

UnlocksMove

Subscriptions2
  • UnlocksMove Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
  • UnlocksMove Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Earner free?
Screen Time Earner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UnlocksMove free?
UnlocksMove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Earner or UnlocksMove have ads?
UnlocksMove shows ads; Screen Time Earner does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Earner or UnlocksMove?
Screen Time Earner ships an update every 9 days, and UnlocksMove every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Earner was updated on October 7, 2026 and UnlocksMove on October 10, 2026.

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