FitUnlock vs Forge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FitUnlock
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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.
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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Forge is an app blocker that makes you earn your screen time with exercise. Do push-ups or squats, the camera counts every rep on your iPhone, and your apps unlock for the time you earned. Pick the apps that eat your day: social media, video, games. When your daily free allowance runs out, Forge blocks them. Want more time? Do the reps. Effort first, screen after. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that steal your time. 2. Choose how many minutes you want. 3. Do your reps. The camera counts every one on device. 4. Your apps unlock. When time runs out, the shield comes back. WHY FORGE - Exercise-based: your body is the key, not a pause screen you can tap through - Free to start, no subscription - One-time Pro purchase, family sharing included - No account required 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 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, encrypted backup, and removes every ad. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The camera never records: pose detection runs entirely on your iPhone. No video is stored or uploaded. Forge yourself stronger.
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Verdict
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 5 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
Both are free to download. Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FitUnlock asks for nothing beyond the download.
FitUnlock ships an update every 4 months, Forge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FitUnlock | Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Chemerkin | Taoufik Jabbari |
In-app purchases
FitUnlock
No in-app purchases
Forge
- Forge Lifetime$39.99








