GoalGate
Paul Campbell Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
GoalGate is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Paul Campbell. Rated 5.0/5 from 13 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated April 29, 2025.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 13 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 181 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Apr 29
- 2025 · v1.3.6
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About GoalGate
Trade Screen Time for Fitness Transform Your Screen Time into Motivation Developed by behavior modification and digital well-being experts, GoalGate helps you trade screen time for getting fit. Guided by your sloth companion, Dozer, GoalGate helps you turn fitness into a game that WORKS - 86% of GoalGate users hit their goals every week, and see an average 43% decrease in screen time. Break Free from Distraction and Phone Addiction On average, we check our phones 96 times per day—that’s over 3 hours lost to doomscrolling and digital distractions. Imagine funneling that time into something that truly matters: your health. How GoalGate Works: Choose Your Goals: Steps, calories, running, push-ups, cycling, rowing, peloton, and more, if it can be tracked by your phone or watch it's in there! Seamless integration with your phone or wearable device fitness data —no extra input required. Select Apps to Lock: Social media, food delivery, games—anything that pulls you away from real life. Turn your biggest digital distractions into motivation to get moving. Earn Your Access: Complete your daily movement objectives to unlock apps. The more active you are, the more digital freedom you’ll enjoy. Track Progress & Screen Time: Watch productivity soar and fitness levels rise simultaneously. Earn streaks, rewards, backgrounds and surprises from Dozer. Three Blocking Modes: Casual: Gentle reminders, easy overrides. Normal: Balanced approach—some challenges, but enough flexibility. Strict: Deep Focus style. No overrides, no bypass. Only real-world achievements unlock your apps. Smart Breathers: Short, intentional breaks to check essential apps. Perfect for those moments you need quick access without losing your streak. Schedule Routines Block apps in the evening until you’ve walked 5,000 steps. No social media until you burn 300 calories. Create routines that align with your day-to-day schedule and personal goals. Rewards & Games: Earn in-app achievements, unlock new backgrounds, and collect surprises from Dozer. Stay motivated with a fun, gamified experience that keeps you consistently active. Streaks & Challenges Wearable Integration: Syncs with popular fitness devices like Apple Watch and Apple Health automatically. Accurate, real-time data tracking so you don’t miss a step. Real Users, Real Results “I block my food delivery apps until I get 10,000 steps—no more mindless takeout!” “GoalGate is legit. No TikTok until I go for a run!” “Lost 15 pounds in two months just by having to earn my Instagram time. Genius concept!” The Science-Backed Approach GoalGate merges behavioral psychology with digital minimalism, turning distraction triggers into motivation cues. Research confirms that small, intentional interruptions—like having to walk a few hundred more steps—can dramatically reshape behavior, reduce phone addiction, and drive fitness results. Why GoalGate? Screen Time Control Meets Fitness: Instead of cold-turkey blocking all apps, earn your usage by focusing on your health goals first. Improved Mental Health & Focus: Real movement fosters better mood, concentration, and reduces stress. Motivation & Accountability: Leaderboards, scheduled blocks, and personalized reminders keep you accountable every day. Mindful Technology Use: Each time you want to open a distracting app, you’ll pause and remember your health goals—because dopamine cravings are less powerful when you take a breath first. Limited-Time Premium Offer Download GoalGate now and enjoy a 7-day Premium trial to unlock all advanced features: Unlimited Smart Breathers in Casual Mode Zero Breaks in Strict Mode (for those who need ultimate focus) Are You Ready to Unlock Your Potential? This app is subject to the Apple Standard EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & reviews
5.0
13 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.3.6 · Updated April 29, 2025
Improvements to make you 20% more likely to hit your goals!
App privacy
The developer, Paul Campbell, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Contact Info: Name, Phone Number
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Health & Fitness: Fitness
- Contacts: Contacts
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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