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Movement-based · Private · On-device

Looking for an
Unpluq alternative?

Unpluq is a physical tag plus a subscription — tap to unlock, and pay every year to keep it working. The tag friction is real, but it's a gadget to carry and a recurring bill. EarnLock needs neither: the apps stay shielded until you actually 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 — no tag, no renewal.

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How does EarnLock compare to Unpluq?

Compared against Unpluq's public website and pricing. Re-verify before buying — competitor offerings and prices change frequently.

Feature EarnLock Unpluq
How blocked apps unlock Daily activity goal hit (steps / active minutes / active calories), measured by Apple Health Tap the physical Unpluq tag, or pass a digital challenge
Extra hardware required No — software only, nothing to buy or carry Yes — a physical NFC tag
Recurring subscription required No — $19.99 lifetime (one-time) covers everything Yes — Premium subscription (about $64/year) required for the app to work
Custom shield with live progress ring on the blocked app Yes — ShieldConfiguration extension paints a ring + "X steps until unlock" Scheduled block; no activity progress ring
Apple Watch app + complications Yes — Watch reads HealthKit on-wrist, count keeps running without the iPhone Not an activity-goal surface
First-year cost $0–$19.99 (free to start; lifetime is one-time) ~$26.50 tag + ~$64 subscription ≈ $90+ in year one, then ~$64/yr
Commitment style Movement gate — you earn the unlock by moving Physical tag ritual + scheduled blocking
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
Family Sharing eligible Yes — every paid tier; one purchase covers up to 5 family members Separate Unpluq Family product; check current terms

Verified 2026-06-14 against Unpluq's public website and pricing. Tag and subscription pricing vary; re-verify before buying.

When should I pick Unpluq instead?

Honest answer — pick Unpluq if any of these matter more than no-hardware, one-time pricing:

EarnLock is for the person who doesn't want a tag to carry or a yearly bill to keep paying — who'd rather earn the unlock with a walk or a workout, enforced by Apple's Family Controls, proven by Apple Health, for $19.99 once.

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 Unpluq?
EarnLock is a no-hardware, no-subscription, movement-based alternative to Unpluq. Unpluq needs a physical NFC tag plus a yearly Premium subscription. EarnLock needs neither: it 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). No account, no analytics SDK, no server.
How is EarnLock different from Unpluq?
Unpluq combines hardware and a subscription: a physical tag you tap (or a digital challenge) to unlock, with the app requiring an ongoing Premium plan. EarnLock is software-only and one-time priced: the gate is a daily activity goal your body meets, measured by Apple Health, and it unlocks automatically when you cross it. EarnLock has nothing to carry and no recurring fee, and surfaces the count on your Apple Watch.
Is EarnLock cheaper than Unpluq?
Substantially. Unpluq requires the tag (around $26.50) plus a Premium subscription (about $64/year) — so the cost recurs every year. EarnLock is free to start, then $19.99 lifetime (one-time) with no subscription and no hardware. Over a couple of years the difference is large. Re-verify Unpluq's current pricing before buying.
Does EarnLock need a subscription or a tag?
Neither. Unlike Unpluq, EarnLock has no physical tag and no required subscription — the full steps-based block is free, and Premium is an optional one-time $19.99 lifetime (or $1.99/mo / $9.99/yr if you prefer). The unlock is your daily activity goal, read from Apple Health; there's no object to carry and no yearly renewal.
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 Unpluq can?
Yes. EarnLock blocks any iOS app or category via Apple's Family Controls picker — the same kinds of distractions Unpluq gates behind its tag. The difference is the unlock: Unpluq needs the tag or a challenge, while EarnLock unlocks automatically when you hit your daily activity goal.

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

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