# Doomstep: Walk to Unlock — Steps earn your screen time

> Walk to earn screen time and unlock apps. (iPhone/iPad app by ERIC DEON JOHNSON.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomstep-walk-to-unlock/id6813232596 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ERIC DEON JOHNSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813232598)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-10-08
- Monetization: subscription

## What is Doomstep?

Doomstep locks the apps you choose until you walk. Every 100 steps earns 1 minute of screen time. Spend your minutes on a 5, 15 or 30 minute break, and your apps lock again when the break ends.

A subscription is required to use Doomstep. New subscribers start with a 7-day free trial.

A short walk between you and the scroll.

HOW IT WORKS
• Pick the apps you want to walk to unlock. You choose them in Apple's Screen Time picker and can change them any time.
• Set a daily step goal that fits your day. Steps past your goal earn double.
• Walk. Doomstep counts your steps from your iPhone's motion sensor and Apple Health, and your minutes add up on their own.
• Open a locked app and you'll see how many steps are left until your next break.
• Start a break when you want one. When it ends, the lock comes back, even if Doomstep is closed.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
• Today: your minutes, your steps and your next break at a glance.
• Walks: track a walk or workout with live steps and time, add a photo, and keep a receipt of every walk.
• Share cards: turn a walk or your week into a card for your story.
• Progress: goal days, minutes earned, and how many weeks in a row you've kept it up.
• Screen Time since you started: a private before-and-after, shown in Apple's own Screen Time report.
• A weekly leaderboard: walk with others under a made-up name. You can hide or report any name.
• A Day off: four goal days in a row earn a day with your apps open.
• Widgets and Live Activities: your steps and minutes on your Home Screen and Lock Screen.
• Walk reminders on the days and times you pick.

WALK WITH A FRIEND
Together is included with your subscription and pairs you with one friend. Send an invite link, and your friend joins with their own Doomstep account and subscription.
• Shared minutes: the minutes you both earn go into one bank, and either of you can spend them on a break.
• Walk together: ask your friend to walk now and see both step counts as you go.
• Postcards: send your friend a finished walk, with photos if you both turn on photo sharing.
• Cheers: cheer your friend on with a tap.
Your apps and your screen time stay yours. You can pause, leave, report or block at any time, and your unspent minutes come back to you if either of you leaves.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• Your app choices and Screen Time data stay on your iPhone.
• Doomstep reads your step count from Apple Health and Motion & Fitness. It never writes to Health and never uses your data for ads.
• Steps typed into Health by hand don't count, so every minute is earned.

SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
Doomstep is free to download. Using it requires a subscription, and new subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. Choose a weekly, monthly or yearly plan; the app shows the price for your country before you subscribe. Each person in Together has their own subscription.

After the free trial, your subscription renews automatically at the price and length of the plan you chose, unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial or the current period ends. App Store subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account, and you can manage or cancel them any time in your Apple Account settings (Settings > your name > Subscriptions).

Terms of Use: https://doomstep.com/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://doomstep.com/privacy/
Support: https://doomstep.com/support/

## Key features

- Lock apps until steps are met
- Earn screen time per 100 steps
- Set daily step goals
- Track walks and workouts
- Weekly leaderboard
- Shared goals with friends
- Widgets and Live Activities

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Doomstep Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Doomstep Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Doomstep Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Is Doomstep safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Doomstep.

## Is Doomstep legit?

Doomstep: Walk to Unlock has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Doomstep is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Doomstep

### How does Doomstep work?

Doomstep locks your chosen apps until you reach a daily step goal. Every 100 steps earns you 1 minute of screen time, which you can then use for breaks. Once the break ends, the apps lock again.

### What subscription plans are available for Doomstep?

Doomstep offers weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription plans. The app displays the price for your region before you subscribe. New subscribers receive a 7-day free trial.

### Can I use Doomstep with a friend?

Yes, Doomstep includes a 'Together' feature that allows you to pair with one friend. You can share earned minutes, walk together, and send postcards. Each person in 'Together' requires their own subscription.

### Is Doomstep private and secure?

Doomstep is designed to be private. Your app choices and Screen Time data remain on your iPhone. The app only reads step counts from Apple Health and Motion & Fitness and does not use your data for ads.

### How often is Doomstep updated?

Doomstep was last updated on October 5, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency is not specified in the provided data.

### What devices does Doomstep support?

Doomstep is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### What is the age rating for Doomstep?

Doomstep has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### Does Doomstep have ads?

No, Doomstep does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and requires a subscription for use.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-05

No release notes.

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