# WalkLock: Walk to Unlock Apps

> Earn Screen Time by Walking

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1633153202](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1633153202)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1633153202`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andreas Ink
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (29 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2022-10-05
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walklock-walk-to-unlock-apps/id1633153202)
- **Website:** [https://www.walklock.app/](https://www.walklock.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.craft.do/s/ObMvzTiKMMbs9K](https://www.craft.do/s/ObMvzTiKMMbs9K)

## Description

Improve your mornings by swapping scrolling for walking.

WalkLock locks distracting apps until you walk.

Pick the apps you want to limit, set a step goal, and earn access back with real steps from Apple Health. Instead of relying on timers, guilt, or willpower, WalkLock turns screen time into something you earn by moving.

HOW IT WORKS

- Choose the distracting apps you want locked.
- Walk to hit your step goal.
- Apple Health confirms your real steps.
- Your apps unlock automatically.

WHY IT WORKS

- Turns screen time into a reward instead of a default.
- Adds accountability without timers or guilt-heavy blockers.
- Helps reduce doomscrolling and morning phone use.
- Uses movement as the unlock loop, not streak shame.

WHAT'S NEW IN 2.0

- Trends and weekly reports.
- Live Activities and Dynamic Island reminders.
- UI polish and reliability fixes.

BEST FOR

Adults trying to reduce social media use, stop habitual scrolling, and build a daily walking habit.

WalkLock is a screen time blocker and app blocker for people who want to walk before scrolling, use their phone less, and stay accountable without giving up their favorite apps.

Privacy Policy: https://andreas.craft.me/ObMvzTiKMMbs9K
Terms of Use: https://andreas.craft.me/LdeO7eGJckEEB6

## Rankings

- #215,317 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise WalkLock for its easy-to-use interface, accountability, and motivation to exercise by locking apps until step goals are met. It’s seen as more effective than traditional screen-time tools and helps reduce phone usage. Some reports note reliability issues with unlocking and a pricing discrepancy between advertised and charged rates.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a smooth, intuitive UI.
- Strong accountability: locking apps until step goals are met helps you exercise more and reduce phone usage.
- Effective at reducing screen time and replacing passive scrolling (performs better than traditional ScreenTime).
- Motivates outdoor activity and daily routine by encouraging walking and gym visits.
- Habits tool with progress rewards and ongoing updates is well-received by users.

### Cons

- Unlocking can be unreliable: some days apps don’t unlock after reaching goals.
- Pricing confusion: advertised price (12.99/year) vs charged price (19.99/year).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1633153202)