Hour-by-Hour Movement Tracking
Active Pass reviews your physical movement on an hourly basis. Here's the simple rule:
Active Hour = Unlocked Apps
Sedentary Hour = Locked Reward Apps
What Counts as Movement?
You don't need a workout to keep your apps unlocked. Even small movements count:
Walking just 100 steps
Completing a single 1-minute Wakeout
Going up a flight of stairs
A quick walk around your living room
Any activity tracked by Apple Health
If any movement is detected within an hour, that hour is marked as "active" and your apps remain accessible.
Automatic Unlocking
Active Pass tries to work seamlessly in the background:
When you move, we attempt to automatically unlock your apps
Due to iOS limitations, background updates aren't always instant
If you've been active but apps are still locked, simply try opening one of them (like Facebook)—this wakes up Wakeout to check your recent movement and unlock automatically
The 15-Minute Grace Period
Every new hour starts with a 15-minute grace period:
During the first 15 minutes of each hour, your apps remain in their previous state
After 15 minutes, Active Pass evaluates whether you've moved
Apps then either stay unlocked (if you've been active) or lock (if you've been sedentary)
This grace period prevents apps from locking the moment a new hour begins, giving you time to naturally move around.
Always in Control
Remember, you can force unlock at any time if needed. This gives you one hour of unrestricted access to all your Reward Apps.
The Bottom Line
Active Pass creates a simple, sustainable rhythm: move a little each hour, and your digital life flows uninterrupted. Sit too long, and your apps become gentle reminders to energize your body. It's not about restriction—it's about creating positive movement habits that enhance both your physical wellbeing and digital enjoyment.