RunLock vs Runner Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Runner Lock
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Move first. Scroll later. Runner Lock turns app blocking into a reason to move. At the time you choose, it blocks the distracting apps you selected. Complete your workout or reach your saved destination, check it in Runner Lock, and your apps stay unlocked until the next Daily Lock. Runner Lock requires an active Runner Lock Premium subscription after the 3-day free trial to configure and use Daily Lock, including app blocking, scheduling, workout or destination verification, progress history, and workout Stamps. Subscription options and localized prices are shown in the app before purchase. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps or categories that distract you. 2. Set the days and time for your Daily Lock. 3. Choose Workout or Destination as your unlock rule. 4. Complete your rule and check it in Runner Lock. 5. Use your apps normally until the next Daily Lock. UNLOCK WITH A WORKOUT Runner Lock checks workouts already recorded in Apple Health. A walk, run, bike ride, strength session, or other supported workout can count when it meets the minimum duration you set. Keep using the Apple Watch or workout app you already use. Workouts added manually to Apple Health do not count toward unlocking. UNLOCK AT A DESTINATION Save a place you want to reach, such as your gym, park, or track. When you arrive, tap Check Location. Runner Lock checks your current location once to confirm that you are there. It does not continuously track your route. CREATE AND SHARE WORKOUT STAMPS Turn a recent Apple Health workout into a photo or video Stamp. Add the workout route, distance, duration, and date using Full, Route, or Stats layouts. Choose square or portrait format, and trim videos to a clip of up to 20 seconds with original audio. Route access is optional; workouts without route data can still use the Stats layout. Save the result to Photos or keep photo Stamps in your local gallery. RUNNER LOCK PREMIUM FEATURES — SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED • Block selected apps and categories with Apple’s Screen Time controls • Schedule Daily Lock for the days and time that fit your routine • Verify completed workouts through Apple Health • Set your own minimum workout duration • Unlock by reaching a saved destination • View today’s status and recent progress • Use Emergency unlock when you need your apps for the rest of today • Create photo and video workout Stamps with route and stats overlays BUILT WITH PRIVACY IN MIND Workout, workout-route, Screen Time, and location data are processed on your device. Runner Lock checks your current location only when you ask for destination verification. Workout routes are read from Apple Health only for the Stamp feature and remain on your device. Selected media and generated Stamps are not uploaded by Runner Lock. There are no user accounts, third-party ads, or cross-app tracking. Runner Lock is a habit tool and does not provide medical advice or decide whether exercise is safe for you. On days when you need a break, Emergency unlock keeps your apps available until the next Daily Lock. Screen Time permission is required to block selected apps. Workout verification and workout Stamps require Apple Health permission. Destination verification requires Location Services. Saving Stamps requires Photos permission. Runner Lock Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. The trial period, billing period, and localized price are shown before purchase. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
RunLock and Runner Lock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RunLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Runner Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | RunLock | Runner Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Bates | YOUHEE LEE |
In-app purchases
RunLock
- RunLock Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- RunLock Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Runner Lock
- Runner Lock Premium 3 Months3 Days trial$6.993 Months
- Runner Lock Premium Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year









