Comparison

App Blocker vs RunLock

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

Head to head
About

App Blocker

Features
Read full description

Your phone should make you move, not keep you stuck. Runlock transforms your daily step goal into the key that unlocks your digital world. Lock. Walk. Unlock. The premise is simple: you pick the apps that eat your day—like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube—and set a daily step goal. Until you hit that goal, those apps stay locked. No timers to ignore, no reminders to snooze. Just pure motivation. The moment you reach your target, every locked app opens up automatically. Earn your screen. Willpower is hard. Runlock makes it easy by removing the option to scroll until you have moved. Whether you are trying to hit 5,000 steps or 10,000, your phone becomes a partner in your fitness journey rather than a distraction from it. At midnight, the lock resets, giving you a fresh start every single day. Features built for your journey: - Automatic Unlocking: Your steps are verified through Apple Health. The second you hit your goal, your apps are ready. - Progress at a Glance: Watch your progress ring close as you get nearer to your goal. - Build a Streak: Track how many days in a row you have earned your screen time. - Weekly Insights: See your movement patterns over the last seven days to stay consistent. - Friend Challenges: Match a friend’s goal and stay active together. - Shareable Cards: Celebrate your progress with story cards when you hit your goal. - Privacy First: Your health data stays on your device. Runlock reads your steps locally via the Screen Time framework and never sees what you do inside other apps. Touch grass before you scroll. Free & Premium: Start for free and lock up to 3 apps with full access to step tracking, streaks, and challenges. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited app locks, advanced statistics, and a once-daily emergency unlock for those moments when life genuinely gets in the way. Subscription Information: Runlock offers Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Premium plans. All plans include a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and can be managed or cancelled anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://runlock.lumiostudio.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://runlock.lumiostudio.co/privacy

About

RunLock

This app helps you break automatic scrolling by requiring physical activity to access social apps. Set movement goals like walking or running to unlock your chosen apps, promoting healthier screen habits and digital wellbeing.

Highlights
  • Protect apps with Screen Time
  • Unlock apps via movement goals
  • Set individual app goals
  • Emergency unlock option
  • Track progress and streaks
  • Connect with Apple Health
Features
Read full description

RunLock helps you break automatic scrolling by turning app access into a movement goal. Choose the apps or categories you want to protect with Apple Screen Time, then unlock them by walking, running, or completing step goals. Instead of opening distracting apps on autopilot, RunLock gives you a simple pause: move first, scroll later. Features: - Protect apps and categories with Apple Family Controls - Unlock access through walking, running, or step goals - Set individual goals for selected apps or categories - Use intentional emergency unlocks when needed - Track daily progress, streaks, and weekly insights - Connect Apple Health for read-only step and distance progress - Keep selected app identities private on your device RunLock is built for digital wellbeing, focus, and healthier screen habits. It is not medical advice. Health data is used only to measure progress toward your movement goals and is never used for advertising. Terms of Use: https://www.tryrunlock.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tryrunlock.app/privacy

Screenshots

App Blocker4 screens
RunLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RunLock at none against App Blocker's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RunLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
App Blocker versus RunLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp BlockerRunLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet BabacanKevin Bates

In-app purchases

3 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

RunLock

Subscriptions2
  • RunLock Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • RunLock Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunLock free?
RunLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Blocker or RunLock have ads?
App Blocker shows ads; RunLock does not.

Other comparisons