This app helps you reduce phone usage and build healthy habits by blocking distracting apps until you meet your daily step goals. It integrates with health tracking to encourage physical activity and improve focus.
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July 21, 2025
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We’re so glad that you’ve been able to substitute your bad habits with good habits. Here’s to many more steps together!
Start Walking uses smart app blocking to temporarily lock distracting applications. These apps are unlocked once you achieve your personalized daily step goals, encouraging a healthier balance between phone use and physical activity.
No, Start Walking does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for premium features.
Start Walking is available for iPhone and iPad devices, leveraging Apple's HealthKit and FamilyControls frameworks for seamless integration.
The app was last updated on July 21, 2025, indicating active development and support. Users can expect ongoing improvements and feature additions.
Start Walking offers several unlimited subscription plans, including weekly and yearly options, with prices ranging from $4.99 to $49.99. All plans include a 7-day free trial.
Start Walking has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to improve their digital habits.
The app seamlessly integrates with Apple HealthKit for accurate and privacy-first step tracking. This allows for automatic monitoring of your physical activity without manual input.
User testimonials highlight significant reductions in screen time (up to 3 hours daily) and increased physical activity. Many users report feeling more in control of their phone habits and experiencing reduced anxiety.
