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Movement-based · Private · On-device

Looking for a
Jomo alternative?

Jomo is a beautifully made screen-time blocker — sessions, schedules, a strict mode, even meditate-to-unlock actions. But its unlock actions are still things you do inside the phone, and the lifetime price is steep. EarnLock makes the cost your body's: the apps stay shielded until you move. Steps, active minutes, or active calories — measured by Apple Health. The shield shows a live progress ring with the exact count remaining. $19.99 lifetime, one-time.

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How does EarnLock compare to Jomo?

Compared against Jomo's public App Store description and pricing. Re-verify before switching — competitor offerings change frequently.

Feature EarnLock Jomo
How blocked apps unlock Daily activity goal hit (steps / active minutes / active calories), measured by Apple Health Scheduled sessions, strict mode, and in-app "active actions" (e.g. meditate to unlock)
Unlock cost is physical movement Yes — measured by Apple Health, not self-reported No — actions happen inside the phone
Custom shield with live progress ring on the blocked app Yes — ShieldConfiguration extension paints a ring + "X steps until unlock" Block screen without an activity progress-to-unlock ring
Apple Watch app + complications Yes — Watch reads HealthKit on-wrist, count keeps running without the iPhone iPhone-focused
Cheapest one-time / lifetime tier $19.99 lifetime (one-time) ~$99.99 one-time
Cheapest paid monthly tier $1.99 / month (or $9.99 / year) — 7-day free trial ~$5.99 / month (or ~$29.99 / year)
Account or sign-up required No — no email, no Apple ID required Check current requirements
Third-party tracking SDKs None — Apple verifies "Data Not Collected" Check current nutrition label
Platforms iOS + Apple Watch iPhone, iPad, Mac
Family Sharing eligible Yes — every paid tier; one purchase covers up to 5 family members Check current App Store terms

Verified 2026-06-14 against Jomo's public App Store page and pricing. Mechanism descriptions reflect each app's own published documentation; re-verify before switching.

When should I pick Jomo instead?

Honest answer — pick Jomo if any of these matter more than a movement-gated block:

EarnLock is for the person who wants the unlock cost to be physical — a walk, a workout, calories burned — enforced by Apple's Family Controls, proven by Apple Health, with the count on their wrist, at a fraction of Jomo's lifetime price.

About EarnLock

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EarnLock
Earn your screen time. Move, then scroll.
Lock Instagram, TikTok, X until you hit your daily step goal. Custom shield, Apple Watch, no account, no server. $19.99 lifetime — or free.
lifestyle iOS · watchOS

Questions

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Jomo?
EarnLock is a movement-based, privacy-first alternative to Jomo. Jomo blocks apps with scheduled sessions, a strict mode, and active actions to unlock. EarnLock shields your chosen apps through Apple's Family Controls until you hit a real daily activity goal — steps, active minutes, or active energy — measured by Apple Health, with a live progress ring on every blocked app. $19.99 lifetime (one-time) versus Jomo's roughly $99.99 lifetime. No account, no analytics SDK, no server.
How is EarnLock different from Jomo?
Jomo is session- and schedule-based with a strict mode and unlock actions like meditation. EarnLock's gate is specifically movement: the app stays shielded until your body hits a daily activity goal measured by Apple Health, and the shield shows a live progress ring counting down to unlock. EarnLock makes the Apple Watch a first-class surface. Jomo covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac; EarnLock is iOS and Apple Watch only. EarnLock requires no account and ships zero tracking SDKs.
Is EarnLock cheaper than Jomo?
Yes. EarnLock is $19.99 lifetime (one-time). Jomo is typically a subscription — around $5.99/month or $29.99/year — with a one-time option near $99.99. EarnLock's lifetime tier costs roughly a fifth of Jomo's lifetime price, and both apps have ways to start without paying. Re-verify current prices before switching.
Does Jomo work on Mac and iPad?
Yes — Jomo is designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, which is a genuine advantage if you want one blocker across all your Apple devices. EarnLock is iOS and Apple Watch only, because its mechanic depends on Apple's Family Controls and HealthKit on the iPhone and Watch. If cross-device coverage matters more than a movement gate, Jomo is the better fit.
Is EarnLock private?
Yes. EarnLock has no account, no server, no analytics SDK, no advertising SDK, and no third-party SDKs of any kind. HealthKit data is read on-device only and never transmitted off the device. Apple's App Privacy nutrition label shows Data Not Collected for every release. Self-restriction only — never parental control.
Can EarnLock block the same apps Jomo can?
Yes. Both apps build on Apple's Family Controls framework, so the picker that selects which apps to block is the same iOS-provided UI. Any app or category Jomo can block, EarnLock can shield — the difference is that EarnLock keeps it locked until you move, and surfaces the count on your Apple Watch.

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Movement is the unlock. Apple Health is the proof. No account, no server, no analytics SDK.

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