Comparison

Walkaway vs Walk Lock

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

Head to head
About

Walkaway

This app blocks distracting applications by requiring you to take a walk. Earn access to your chosen apps by meeting a step goal, or use hard blocks and schedules for uninterrupted focus. It's designed to be private and resist attempts to disable it.

Highlights
  • Walk to unlock apps with step goals
  • Hard block for no early unlock
  • Customizable schedules
  • Commitment locks for extended blocking
  • Resists early disabling
  • Private by design, no account needed
Features
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Walkaway is the app blocker that makes you move. Instead of a timer you can dismiss, it puts a real, physical walk between you and your most distracting apps. THE PROBLEM WITH WILLPOWER Feeds are engineered to be opened on autopilot. By the time you notice, an hour is gone. Walkaway interrupts the reflex with the one thing a feed can't compete with: your own body in motion. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that pull you in (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube — anything). 2. Walkaway shields them using Apple's Screen Time technology. 3. Want in? Walk. Your steps are counted live, and when you hit your goal the app unlocks for a short session. Moving is the opposite of scrolling. Most of the time, by the end of the walk, you no longer want to open the app at all. WAYS TO BLOCK • Walk to unlock — earn your time with real steps, counted by your iPhone's motion sensor • Hard block — no early unlock, no exceptions • Schedules — block mornings, evenings, or any custom daily window • Commitment locks — seal a block for 3 hours up to 1 week; no way to switch it off early BUILT TO RESIST FUTURE-YOU Deleting the app or flipping blocking off in Settings is the loophole every blocker shares. Walkaway walks you through closing it: lock your settings with a Screen Time passcode you don't memorize, and the block actually sticks. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up • Step counting happens on-device • Apple's Screen Time framework means Walkaway never sees which apps you use or what you do in them • Nothing leaves your iPhone A 1-MINUTE SCROLL CHECK Four quick questions show how much of your scrolling runs on autopilot — then Walkaway sets the right walking goal for you. WHO IT'S FOR • Doomscrollers who lose hours without deciding to • Students and deep workers protecting their focus • Anyone trying a digital detox who wants to move more instead of scrolling Stop negotiating with the feed. Put your shoes on and take your time back — one walk at a time.

About

Walk Lock

Features
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Stop letting your phone control your time. Earn every minute instead. Walk Lock helps you spend less time scrolling by turning your daily steps into screen time. Instead of relying on willpower, every walk earns you more time to use the apps you choose. Set your daily free screen time, choose which apps require earned time, and decide exactly how many steps unlock one minute. Your progress is automatically tracked with Apple Health, so all you have to do is move. How It Works • Set your daily free screen time allowance • Choose how many steps earn one minute • Select the apps you want to limit • Walk, exercise, or stay active throughout the day • Earn additional screen time automatically • Track everything with the Home Screen widget Move more. Earn more. Scroll with intention. Earn Screen Time, Don't Just Limit It Most screen time apps tell you how much time you've spent on your phone. Walk Lock helps you change how you use it. Instead of blocking your favorite apps completely, every step brings you closer to more screen time. Your movement becomes the reward, making it easier to reduce mindless scrolling and build lasting habits. Features Turn Steps Into Screen Time Every walk, workout, or everyday activity earns additional screen time. The more you move, the more time you unlock. Reduce Mindless Scrolling Break the habit of opening distracting apps automatically. By earning your screen time, every minute feels more intentional. Automatic Apple Health Sync Your daily steps are automatically converted into available screen time using Apple Health. No manual tracking or extra effort required. Make It Your Own Customize Walk Lock to fit your routine: • Daily free screen time • Steps required to earn one minute • App restrictions • Daily activity goals Home Screen Widget See your remaining screen time, earned minutes, daily steps, and progress instantly. Watch your available screen time grow throughout the day without opening the app. Designed for Real Life Whether you're walking the dog, taking the stairs, going for a run, or heading out for a quick errand, every step helps you earn more screen time. Small choices add up. A little more movement today can mean less mindless scrolling tomorrow. Perfect For • Anyone trying to reduce screen time • People who lose hours to endless scrolling • Students who want fewer distractions • Professionals looking to stay focused • Anyone who wants extra motivation to stay active • Families building healthier digital habits together Your phone doesn't have to control your day. Take back your time, stay active, and make every minute count. Walk more. Scroll less. Earn your time. Walk Lock includes a free trial. A subscription is required to continue using it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Walkaway4 screens
Walk Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Walkaway at none against Walk Lock's 3. Walkaway also leads on ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Walk Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Walkaway asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Walkaway versus Walk Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkawayWalk Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperANIELLO DI POLITOYevhenii Ksenych

In-app purchases

None

Walkaway

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Walk Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Walkaway free?
Walkaway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Walk Lock free?
Walk Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Walkaway or Walk Lock have ads?
Walk Lock shows ads; Walkaway does not.

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