Comparison

FitRot vs RingLock

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

Head to head
About

FitRot

This app helps combat phone addiction and digital fatigue by allowing users to earn screen time through physical exercise. Users perform pushups to unlock minutes for app and website usage, fostering discipline and a healthier relationship with technology.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time by doing pushups
  • On-device pushup detection
  • Granular app and website blocking
  • Utilizes Apple's Screen Time API
  • Automatic reblocking of apps
  • Private and secure on-device operation
Features
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FitRot – Fix Brainrot. Earn Your Screen Time. Feeling foggy, drained, or addicted to your phone? You're not alone. What you're experiencing is brainrot—a modern condition caused by constant overstimulation, screen addiction, and effortless dopamine loops. FitRot helps you undo the damage and reclaim your clarity, one pushup at a time. Why You'll Love FitRot Fix Brainrot at the Root FitRot isn't just a screen time blocker—it flips the script on the apps draining your day. Instead of begging your future self for willpower, you trade reps for minutes. It's a dopamine detox that actually works because the cost is real. Earn Minutes by Doing Pushups One pushup = one minute of screen time. Want to scroll Instagram, TikTok, X, or YouTube? Drop and give your brain something back first. No timers to swipe away. No "just five more minutes" loophole. Spend Minutes on Screen Time—Guilt-Free Use the time you earned to unlock the apps you blocked. No shame, no negotiation—just a fair exchange that balances pleasure with effort. Track Progress, Rebuild Discipline Stay motivated with streaks, daily pushup totals, and a system that turns every distraction into a chance to get stronger. Key Features * Pushup-Powered Unlock System One pushup banks one minute. Earn the screen time you actually want. * On-Device Pushup Detection Real-time rep counting using Apple's Vision framework. Your camera feed never leaves your phone. * Granular App & Web Blocking Block individual apps, entire categories (social, entertainment, games), or specific websites. * Built on Apple's Screen Time API The same secure system behind iOS Screen Time. Reliable, official, private. * Automatic Reblocking When your earned time runs out, apps reblock automatically. No willpower required. * Safe & Private by Default No cloud. No data collection. No video recording. Everything stays on your device. Reverse the Symptoms of Brainrot: * Constant phone checking * Decreased attention span * Chronic digital fatigue * Feeling dull, lazy, or unmotivated * Reliance on endless scrolling to feel "okay" Rebuild Mental Clarity and Strength: * Restore your brain energy * Build discipline through real action, not willpower * Create a healthy relationship with tech * Get physically stronger as a side effect * Feel sharp, calm, and present again "FitRot is the first thing that helped me stop doomscrolling without feeling deprived. Now I'm down 200 pushups a day instead of two hours of TikTok." — Sam, University Student "It's like a gym membership for my attention span." — Jamie, Product Designer Stop rotting. Start lifting. Earn before you scroll. Download FitRot today. Privacy Policy: https://emerald-farmer-d10.notion.site/FitRot-Privacy-Policy-33ea2a1fd302808da603f71808127d16 Terms of Use: https://emerald-farmer-d10.notion.site/FitRot-Terms-of-Service-33ea2a1fd30280c68a4cd620132e15d8?pvs=74 Send us a message at andy.okamoto@icloud.com *Access to FitRot requires a paid subscription

About

RingLock

This app encourages a healthier lifestyle by linking app access to physical activity. Users must close activity rings to unlock their phone's apps, promoting less screen time and more real-world engagement.

Highlights
  • Unlock apps by closing activity rings
  • Reduce screen time
  • Promote healthier habits
  • Subscription for full access
  • Manage auto-renewal
Features
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Get fitter, stronger, healthier and happier with FitScreen Close your rings to unlock apps for screen time Scroll less, Live more SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A FItScreen Subscription is required to unlock full access to features and content. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation. The subscription auto-renews unless turned off in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your iTunes Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.readyset-joy.com/rsjappsprivacypolicy Contact: hello@readyset-joy.com

Screenshots

FitRot4 screens
RingLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FitRot at free with in-app purchases against RingLock's subscription. FitRot also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. FitRot sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RingLock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FitRot against 5.0 for RingLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitRot has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitRot ships an update every 5 days, RingLock weekly. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FitRot versus RingLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitRotRingLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaizen Technologies LLC.Ready Set Joy

Customer experience

FitRot

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RingLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

FitRot

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly 9.99$9.991 Month
  • FitRot Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • FitRot Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly 39.997 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • FitRot Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
6 purchases

RingLock

Subscriptions5
  • Unlimited Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • FitScreen Annual$19.951 Year
  • FitScreen Annual$27.991 Year
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  • FitScreen Annual$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • FitScreen Lifetime$100.00

Questions

Is FitRot free?
FitRot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RingLock free?
RingLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FitRot or RingLock?
FitRot and RingLock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do FitRot or RingLock have ads?
Neither FitRot nor RingLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitRot or RingLock?
FitRot ships an update every 5 days, and RingLock weekly. Most recently, FitRot was updated on September 8, 2026 and RingLock on September 8, 2026.

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