# FitRot vs RingLock

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | FitRot | RingLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitrot-earn-your-screen-time/id6761732041/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringlock-screen-time-control/id6776810683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 107 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kaizen Technologies LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780458016) | [Ready Set Joy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608437772) |

## What reviewers say

### FitRot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitrot-earn-your-screen-time/id6761732041)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly 9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| FitRot Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| FitRot Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly 39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| FitRot Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### RingLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringlock-screen-time-control/id6776810683)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| FitScreen Annual | $19.95 | per year |
| FitScreen Annual | $27.99 | per year |
| FitScreen Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |
| FitScreen Lifetime | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*