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WalkFirst blocks the apps you choose until you reach your daily step goal. The more you walk, the more screen time you earn:
50% of goal = 10 minutes unlocked
75% of goal = 15 minutes unlocked
100% of goal = Unlimited access for the day
Step data comes from Apple Health, so just carry your iPhone or wear an Apple Watch and your steps count automatically.
1. Open WalkFirst and complete the onboarding
2. Grant Apple Health permission (to read your steps)
3. Grant Screen Time permission (to block apps)
4. Set your daily step goal
5. Choose which apps to block
That's it! WalkFirst will start tracking your steps and managing your app access automatically.
You can block any app installed on your iPhone. Most users block social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter/X, and games. You choose exactly which apps to block in the Apps tab.
Try these steps:
1. Open the Health app and check if steps are being recorded
2. Go to Settings > Privacy > Health > WalkFirst and make sure step data is enabled
3. Make sure Background App Refresh is enabled for WalkFirst in Settings
4. Restart the WalkFirst app
If steps still aren't updating, try restarting your iPhone and opening WalkFirst again.
Yes! WalkFirst reads step data from Apple Health, which automatically includes steps tracked by your Apple Watch. There's no separate Apple Watch app needed - as long as your Apple Watch syncs with the Health app, WalkFirst will count those steps.
Yes! Go to Profile > Goals > Daily Steps Goal and adjust your target. You can change it anytime. We recommend starting with a manageable goal and increasing it gradually.
Blocked apps reset every morning. Each day starts fresh - your step count resets and apps are blocked again until you start walking and earning screen time for the new day.
Yes! Go to Profile > App Settings > Blocking Schedule and choose "Weekdays Only." This gives you freedom on weekends while keeping you disciplined during the work week.
When your earned minutes run out, your selected apps will be blocked again. You can earn more time by continuing to walk toward your step goal. Once you reach 100% of your goal, you get unlimited access for the rest of the day.
WalkFirst Pro includes:
• Unlimited app blocking
• Advanced achievements and milestones
• Full progress history (weekly, monthly, yearly)
• Priority support
Subscriptions are managed through Apple. To cancel:
1. Open Settings on your iPhone
2. Tap your name at the top
3. Tap Subscriptions
4. Find WalkFirst and tap Cancel Subscription
You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period.
Refunds are handled by Apple. To request a refund, visit reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, and find the WalkFirst purchase.
Your health data (steps, calories, distance) and personal information (name, goals) are stored only on your device. We use anonymized analytics to improve the app and a third-party service for subscription management. We never sell your data. See our full Privacy Policy for details.
Since your data is stored locally on your device, deleting the WalkFirst app will permanently remove all your data including step records, achievements, streaks, and personal information.