Steps
App Blocker That Unlocks After Steps
PlanKept is designed for exactly that pattern: keep distracting apps blocked until a step goal, such as 8,000 steps, clears through allowed Apple Health step data or Proof Review.
- Block Instagram until 8,000 steps.
- Keep TikTok unavailable until the evening walk is done.
- Unlock YouTube after a daily movement target clears.
Why step-gated blocking works
A step goal is concrete, measurable, and hard to negotiate with in the moment. If the phone is the reward, the rule becomes simple: move first, scroll later.
How PlanKept handles the unlock idea
For a walking plan, PlanKept can combine reminders, app limits, analytics, and a clearing step based on Proof Review or allowed Apple Health step-count signals. If another plan is active at the same time, its app-control rules can combine with the walking rule.
- Pick the distracting apps that should stay unavailable.
- Set the step target and the timing that matters.
- Clear the rule only when the walking goal is accepted or the step target is reached.
When to use it
Step-based blocking is strongest for people who already know that social apps swallow the time they meant to spend walking, resetting, or getting outside.
FAQ
Direct answers
Can I use a number other than 8,000 steps?
Yes. The 8,000-step example is just a common query. The useful target is the one that fits your plan.
Does PlanKept need Apple Health access for step plans?
Only if you choose a setup that uses Apple Health signals. The app is designed to request permission for device signals when a plan needs them.