What is RepsForReels?

RepsForReels is a screen time reduction app that locks social media until you earn the time back through movement. You set a daily screen-time goal, then earn minutes two ways: do pushups and squats counted by on-device AI pose detection, or connect Apple Health so your everyday activity — walks, workouts, active energy — banks screen time automatically. The core idea is "No reps, no reels": scrolling has a price, and movement pays it.

Can I earn screen time without exercising on camera?

Yes. On iPhone you can connect Apple Health, and your real-world activity — walks, workouts, exercise minutes and active energy — is converted into screen time automatically, with no camera and no manual logging. All health data is processed on your device; only the earned screen-time amount ever syncs to your account. It is a fully optional, read-only connection you can turn off at any time.

How does the exercise detection work?

RepsForReels uses advanced AI-powered pose detection that runs entirely on your device. Your camera analyzes your body position in real-time to count reps accurately. No videos are ever recorded or uploaded - all processing happens locally for complete privacy.

RepsForReels includes a free 3-day trial with full access to every Pro feature — the best way to try a screen time blocker risk-free. After the trial, Pro unlocks unlimited sessions, all earning rates, unlimited app blocking, and Apple Health earning. Plans are $29.99/year or $4.99/month, and there are no ads.

How is RepsForReels different from other screen time apps?

Most screen time apps like Opal, ScreenZen, and Freedom rely on willpower — they block apps but give you nothing in return. RepsForReels is the only app blocker that makes you earn your screen time back through movement. Do real pushups and squats verified by AI pose detection, or let your Apple Health activity earn time automatically. It is positive reinforcement instead of pure restriction — it shrinks your screen time while building a movement habit.

Which exercises are supported?

Currently, RepsForReels supports pushups and squats with real-time AI detection. More exercises including jumping jacks, lunges, and sit-ups are being added regularly based on user feedback.

Is my camera data private?

Absolutely. All pose detection happens locally on your device using on-device machine learning. Your camera feed is never recorded, stored, or transmitted anywhere. RepsForReels is designed with privacy as a core principle.

Can I customize which apps get blocked?

Yes! You choose exactly which apps to restrict. Block Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter), Snapchat, or any other app you want. You have full control over your digital diet and can change settings anytime.

Available on iOS & Android

No reps,
no reels.

You lose 76 days a year to the scroll. RepsForReels locks your apps until you earn the time back — with quick reps or your Apple Health activity.

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Free 3-day trial

100% on-device privacy

No ads, ever

Instagram blocked by RepsForReels — showing time bank balance and unlock button

RepsForReels home screen — weekly exercise tracker, screen time balance, pushups and squats

RepsForReels digital wellbeing dashboard — screen time balance, activity breakdown, app usage

Two ways to earn

Movement is the price of the scroll. Pay it however you like.

Do the reps

Pushups and squats, counted in real time by on-device AI. Prop your phone up — nothing is ever recorded.

iOS

Or just move

Connect Apple Health and your walks, workouts and active energy bank screen time automatically — no camera needed.

Why RepsForReels ?

Other apps just block your phone. We make you earn it — so scrolling finally has a price.

AI-Powered Exercise Detection

Advanced AI pose detection verifies every pushup and squat in real-time. No fake reps — the camera checks your form and counts accurately, all processed on-device for privacy.

Real App Blocking

Not just reminders — RepsForReels uses system-level screen time blocking to lock distracting apps. Block TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or any app until you complete your workout.

A Daily Goal That Holds

Set your daily screen-time limit. Earned minutes bank in 5-minute slots and roll over — and going over your goal costs more to earn. Gentle pressure that actually shrinks the scroll.