Comparison

FitUnlock vs Forge

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

Head to head
About

FitUnlock

Features
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FitUnlock blocks distracting social apps and games until you complete a physical workout. The built-in AI tracker uses your device camera to automatically count squats and push-ups. The neural network runs fully on-device — nothing leaves your phone. How it works: • Choose apps to block (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more) • Do a workout in front of the camera — AI counts your reps • Earn screen-time minutes for every exercise • Walk to earn extra minutes via Apple Health • Complete a 30-day challenge and unlock rewards PRO unlocks unlimited tracker access, advanced stats, and exclusive rewards. Hero skins and PRO are available as In-App Purchases / subscriptions via the App Store.

About

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.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Automatic rep counting via camera
  • Gamified progress tracking
  • Daily streaks and leaderboards
  • Customizable screen time rules
  • Multiple exercise modes (Pro)
Features
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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.

Screenshots

FitUnlock3 screens
Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FitUnlock at none against Forge's 1. FitUnlock also leads on ads (none vs shown). Forge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FitUnlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitUnlock ships an update every 4 months, Forge every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FitUnlock versus Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitUnlockForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan ChemerkinTaoufik Jabbari

In-app purchases

None

FitUnlock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Forge

One-time1
  • Forge Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is FitUnlock free?
FitUnlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FitUnlock or Forge have ads?
Forge shows ads; FitUnlock does not.
Which is updated more often, FitUnlock or Forge?
FitUnlock ships an update every 4 months, and Forge every 2 days. Most recently, FitUnlock was updated on October 13, 2026 and Forge on October 22, 2026.

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