StrideGate - Walk to Unlock is a free health and fitness app made for people who want to move more. If motivation isn’t enough, this app adds a little pressure. You can lock selected apps and only unlock them once you reach your daily step goal.

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StrideGate - Walk to Unlock gives you a reason to stand up and walk. Gentle reminders keep you on track, and weekly or monthly views let you monitor progress. A home screen widget shows your activity, and you can customize its appearance and set step goals to match your routine.

The step counter works even without wearables, as it syncs with HealthKit to track your movement. However, this isn’t a full fitness tracker. It doesn’t include detailed workout insights, including heart rate zones, pace breakdowns, and analytics. If you’re serious about performance training, you still need a dedicated fitness app.

Simple motivation to move

Overall, StrideGate - Walk to Unlock is a smart and practical tool for anyone trying to move more and spend less time glued to their screen. It may not replace advanced fitness apps, but for habit-building and daily motivation, it does its job well.