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👋 Hey Product Hunt!
I'm really excited to finally share RunLock.
Like a lot of people, I tried everything to reduce my screen time—deleting apps, Screen Time limits, app blockers, productivity apps... but I'd always end up opening Instagram or TikTok again.
So I thought:
What if screen time wasn't free?
That's how RunLock was born.
Instead of asking you to use more willpower, RunLock changes the rules: your distracting apps stay locked until you complete your walking or running goal.
The idea is simple:
🏃 Move first.
📱 Scroll later.
Building RunLock wasn't easy. We had to work with Android accessibility services, iOS Screen Time APIs, movement tracking, Health Connect, and design an experience that motivates people instead of making them feel punished.
We're still improving the app every week, and this launch is just the beginning.
I'd genuinely love your feedback:
What feature would make this more useful for you?
What would stop you from using an app like this?
What would you change?
Thanks for checking out RunLock ❤️
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love the idea of earning screen time through actual movement, that's pretty clever. one thing i'd suggest is letting people set a "rest day" or two per week so you don't have to walk just to check something quick when you're sick or just wrecked from a workout. would make it way more sustainable long term.
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the walking requirement is genius honestly, but i'd love to see a way to whitelist specific apps like maps or music so you're not stuck fumbling when you actually need them mid walk
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Walked around the block for 15 minutes to unlock Twitter and it actually made me put the phone down after. Simple idea but the GPS check feels pretty accurate, no fake walking tricks so far.
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the way it ties screen time directly to actual movement rather than just a timer is honestly such a smart hook, makes the whole thing feel earned instead of restrictive
love the idea of earning screen time through actual movement, that's pretty clever. one thing i'd suggest is letting people set a "rest day" or two per week so you don't have to walk just to check something quick when you're sick or just wrecked from a workout. would make it way more sustainable long term.
the walking requirement is genius honestly, but i'd love to see a way to whitelist specific apps like maps or music so you're not stuck fumbling when you actually need them mid walk
Walked around the block for 15 minutes to unlock Twitter and it actually made me put the phone down after. Simple idea but the GPS check feels pretty accurate, no fake walking tricks so far.
the way it ties screen time directly to actual movement rather than just a timer is honestly such a smart hook, makes the whole thing feel earned instead of restrictive