Lock in. Walk to unlock.

Break the scroll loop with a walk.

Walk first. Unlock after.

Pick the apps that pull you in. WalkLock keeps them locked until real Apple Health steps unlock them, so the next scroll starts after you move.

WalkLock home screen showing app progress toward a daily step goal

Why it works

Your phone becomes the reason to move.

Short walks help reset focus.

More movement can boost mood and energy.

Break the scroll loop between tasks.

Backed by real step changesMedian +19%, about +814 steps/day after starting WalkLock.
People moved more after starting WalkLockTop quartile +58%; 1.5k-3k baseline group +52%, about +1,221 steps/day.

A calm flow to stay off your phone.

Minimal setup, real steps only, and a delightful lock‑and‑unlock rhythm that feels native to iOS.

Choose the trap

Pick the apps that pull you in and set the walk that earns them back.

Do the useful thing first

WalkLock reads real Apple Health steps, not manual edits, so movement comes before unlocking.

Return with momentum

After the walk, your apps unlock automatically and you come back with the loop broken.

WalkLock flow: lock apps, walk, unlock

Stay in sync on the Lock Screen.

Quick, glanceable nudges that make your next walk feel obvious.

Live Activity reminders

Keep progress visible on the Lock Screen with Live Activity reminders and widgets.

Lock screen widgets

See your steps at a glance, so the next walk feels like a quick, clear win.

WalkLock Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets

Core features

Simple constraints, clear progress, and the minimum friction needed to get you walking.

Real steps only

WalkLock uses Apple Health to confirm real movement. If it didn't come from your sensors, it won't unlock.

Trends + weekly stats

Simple charts keep you motivated without the noise—just the progress that matters.

WalkLock widgets and progress views

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