# MoveFirst vs Workout Locker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Workout Locker at 52% against MoveFirst's 0%. Workout Locker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (167 vs 2). MoveFirst's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoveFirst sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Workout Locker sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workout Locker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Locker has 167 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MoveFirst's written reviews are positive against 52% of Workout Locker's.

MoveFirst ships an update every 8 days, Workout Locker weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoveFirst | Workout Locker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movefirst-reduce-screen-time/id6762701161/reviews) | **[4.8 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-locker-better-habits/id6769701773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hugh Greethead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894970972) | [Kidslox inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678487934) |

## What reviewers say

### MoveFirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movefirst-reduce-screen-time/id6762701161)

This app encourages physical activity by linking workout completion to screen time. Earn minutes for apps by exercising, either through integrated fitness tracking or quick camera-based exercises. Manage your digital habits and build healthier routines.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time through physical activity, Instant workouts via camera (pushups, squats), Syncs with Apple Health for automatic activity tracking, Set daily activity goals and track streaks, Fitness and screen-time insights, Emergency override for limited app access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Workout Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-locker-better-habits/id6769701773)

This app helps you build better habits by blocking distracting apps until you complete physical exercises. It uses AI and your phone's camera to verify workouts, turning screen time into earned rewards through movement and gamified challenges.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Unlock phone with exercise, AI fitness tracking, Rep counting and verification, Gamified fitness challenges, Build healthy screen habits, Home workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Workout Locker | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $5.99 | per month |
| Workout Locker | $7.99 | per month |
| Workout Locker | $8.99 | per month |
| Workout Locker | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $14.99 | per month |
| Workout Locker | $23.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $29.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $39.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $49.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $49.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $79.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $89.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoveFirst free?

MoveFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Workout Locker free?

Workout Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MoveFirst or Workout Locker?

Workout Locker is rated higher. MoveFirst averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Workout Locker averages 4.8 from 167 ratings.

### Do MoveFirst or Workout Locker have ads?

Neither MoveFirst nor Workout Locker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MoveFirst or Workout Locker?

MoveFirst ships an update every 8 days, and Workout Locker weekly. Most recently, MoveFirst was updated on October 24, 2026 and Workout Locker on October 24, 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.*