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.