Comparison

RunWall vs RunLock

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

Head to head
About

RunWall

Features
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Want to run more consistently and spend less time scrolling? RunWall connects the two. Choose the apps that take up too much of your time. Runs recorded in Apple Health add minutes to your bank. When you want to open those apps, choose how many minutes to use. When time runs out, RunWall blocks them again automatically. WITH RUNWALL, YOU CAN: • turn running distance into access time; • choose which apps to limit; • choose the length of each session; • keep unused minutes for later; • see your runs, distance, and minutes added; • use a 60-second Quick Reply when needed. RunWall requires no account. With your permission, the app reads running workouts from Apple Health. Your runs, settings, and history stay on your iPhone and in your private iCloud. RUNWALL+ RunWall+ unlocks the protection and all RunWall features. Monthly and annual subscriptions and a one-time lifetime purchase are available. The annual plan may include a 7-day free trial when you are eligible. Exact local prices and trial eligibility appear before you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment and renewal are charged to your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://runwall.app/en/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
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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

RunWall4 screens
RunLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RunLock at 16 against RunWall's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. RunWall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month 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 · 8 level
RunWall versus RunLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunWallRunLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.416 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMelyssa LeseinKevin Bates

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RunWall

Subscriptions2
  • RunWall+ Monthly$8.991 Month
  • RunWall+ Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • RunWall+ Lifetime$89.99
2 purchases

RunLock

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

Questions

Is RunWall free?
RunWall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunLock free?
RunLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunWall or RunLock have ads?
Neither RunWall nor RunLock shows ads.

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