What is Blockit used for?

BlockIt is an iOS app that locks distracting apps until you complete pushups, squats or planks, with exercise reps verified on-device by pose detection. It is a good fit for cutting back on social media scrolling and building an exercise habit tied to screen time.

Is Blockit open source?

No. Blockit is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Productivity category, open-source options include Foqos, Wger and SparkyFitness.

What are some alternatives to Blockit?

Blockit competes with BrushFirst, Freedom and Forest.

Blockit: features, pricing and alternatives

About Blockit

BlockIt is a screen time app for iPhone and iPad that ties app access to physical exercise. Users choose apps such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat, which are locked by default, and earn screen time by doing pushups, squats or planks.

Blocking uses the native iOS Screen Time system, and exercise reps are detected on the device with pose detection, with no video recorded. Modes include a 60-second sprint and Survival mode, and the app has a global leaderboard, friend challenges, streaks and detailed stats on time earned. A Pro tier adds unlimited apps, advanced exercises, deeper stats and multi-exercise mode.

BlockIt is free to download with in-app purchases. It is published by Chili Data in the Productivity category and supports English plus four other languages. Its listing shows a 4.6 rating from 14 ratings.

Key features

App locking via iOS Screen Time
Pushups, squats and planks to earn time
On-device pose detection with no video recorded
Challenge and Survival modes
Leaderboard and friend challenges
Streaks and detailed stats

Good fit for

→Cutting back on social media scrolling
→Building an exercise habit tied to screen time

Tags: screen-time; app-blocker; pushups; fitness; ios-app; digital-wellbeing

Blockit: questions and answers

What is Blockit used for?: BlockIt is an iOS app that locks distracting apps until you complete pushups, squats or planks, with exercise reps verified on-device by pose detection. It is a good fit for cutting back on social media scrolling and building an exercise habit tied to screen time.
Is Blockit free?: Yes. Blockit has a free plan.
Is Blockit open source?: No. Blockit is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Productivity category, open-source options include Foqos, Wger and SparkyFitness.
What are some alternatives to Blockit?: Blockit competes with BrushFirst, Freedom and Forest.