# Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/apps-that-help-you-break-free-from-doomscrolling-and-get-active/
- Published: 2026-08-01T14:00:00+00:00
- Original publisher: TechCrunch
- Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/apps-that-help-you-break-free-from-doomscrolling-and-get-active/
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- Apps turn exercise into a requirement for screen time.
- Options range from step targets to photographing grass.
- Most focus on limiting social media and games.

## Summary

A roundup of apps designed to curb doomscrolling by tying access to distracting services to exercise, movement or real-world activity.

- Digital Carrot blocks apps, websites and games until users meet personalised fitness, productivity or screen-time targets.
- MeBeMe sends habit-building missions, including physical challenges such as burpees, warm-ups and activities for athletes.
- StepBloc and Steppin exchange steps or workouts for access to social media, games and streaming services.
- TouchGrass requires users to photograph actual grass outdoors before unlocking selected apps.
- WalkLock for iOS and Walkly for Android restrict apps until daily step goals are reached.

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