Eye-tracking screen lock

Earn your screen time.
Rep by rep.

Move your eyes to unlock Instagram & TikTok. More reps, more screen time.

Free. No spam. One message when the app goes live.

Three EyeUnlock phone screens: Instagram locked by EyeUnlock, an eye workout tracking the user's gaze, and the dashboard showing earned screen time — Block the apps you choose, complete your eye workout, and earn your minutes back.

Your screen isn't doing your eyes any favors

50 – 66%

of screen users worldwide report digital eye strain (Computer Vision Syndrome)

Only 20%

consistently follow the recommended 20-20-20 rule

13 hrs

average daily screen time for remote workers (2026)

Source: aggregated Computer Vision Syndrome studies, 2025/2026.

How it works

You open a blocked app

EyeUnlock intercepts Instagram, TikTok, or whichever apps you choose.

EyeUnlock lock screen blocking Instagram

Your camera guides a quick eye workout

It detects your face and follows your gaze in real time.

Eye workout screen prompting to roll your eyes to the right

Each rep earns you screen time — the more reps, the more time you unlock

Up, down, left, right, and circles — with each finished cycle you earn screen time

Dashboard showing available unlocked minutes

Why I'm building this

"What you don't use, you will lose. I wanted to build something that automatically reminds me to move my eyes regularly throughout the day, so they stay strong."

— Tarek, founder of EyeUnlock

Be there when EyeUnlock launches

Drop your email and we'll let you know the moment it's ready.