# Step1st: Walk to Unlock Apps — Phone Addiction? Move First

> Phone Addiction? Move First (iPhone/iPad app by 聪 陈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step1st-walk-to-unlock-apps/id6760578956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [聪 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845801851)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-10-15

## What is Step1st?

Walk first, Scroll Later.

Unlock the apps you choose — with your steps.
They stay locked until you walk.

Step1st is an app blocker that turns walking into access. Most screen time apps set a timer you can skip. This one doesn't. You pick the apps that pull you in, set a daily step goal, and those apps stay locked until you walk. Phone addiction doesn't break on willpower. A simple rule: move first, then open them.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Choose the apps you want to lock
2. Set your daily step goal
3. Walk to unlock them for the rest of the day

Miss the goal? They stay locked. Hit it? They unlock for the rest of the day.

LOCK MODE

• Flexible — Change your goal or locked apps anytime
• Committed — Can't loosen your goal or locked apps
• Locked — Can't change your goal or locked apps

You can't loosen a stricter mode on impulse. A mandatory 60-minute wait is enforced.

WHY IT WORKS

Most screen time limits fail because they're easy to bypass — ignore, override, ask for more time. Step1st replaces that tap with a walk. No skip. The apps you choose stay locked until you hit your step goal.

• You choose what to lock
• Built for real life, not a perfect day
• Olo walks with you. No lectures.

FREE

• Lock up to 2 apps with Apple Screen Time
• Flexible, Committed, and Locked modes
• Preset step goals
• Step tracking with Apple Motion
• Optional Apple Health
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
• Goal notifications
• 7-day trends
• Badges

PRO

Everything in Free, plus:
• Unlimited locked apps
• Custom daily step goals
• 30-day trends and richer insights

PRIVACY

Step1st keeps your data on your device.

• Apple Screen Time — Used to lock the apps you select and enforce daily restrictions. Step1st never accesses other users' data.
• Motion — Tracks your steps so you can unlock apps only when you walk. All step data is stored locally.
• Apple Health — Optional, for longer-term step trends and insights. Your health data remains on your device and is not shared.

No accounts or cloud storage are required. Your app usage and step information stay private and under your control.

Download Step1st. Walk first, Scroll Later.

Privacy Policy: https://louisbuilds.me/step1st/privacy-policy.html
Terms of Service: https://louisbuilds.me/step1st/terms-of-service.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step1st Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Step1st Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Is Step1st safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Step1st.

## Is Step1st legit?

Step1st: Walk to Unlock Apps appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Step1st is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-09-14

What's new in 1.2

• New Badges tab — Earn badges for the days you hit your goal.
• New Stats tab — See where your time goes: pickups, usage, trends, and top apps.
• Lock Mode is stricter — loosening your rules now takes a mandatory 60-minute wait.
• UI polish across Home, Stats, Awards, onboarding, and Paywall
• Olo is now animated
• Bug fixes

Walk first, Scroll Later.

### 1.1 — 2026-05-20

Step1st V1.1 Updates:
· Flexible, Committed, and Locked Modes: Choose how committed you want to be! Flexible gives you full control, Committed makes today’s rules stricter, and Locked keeps your setup firm—helping you stay consistent with your goals.
· Smarter Mode Switching: Downgrades now include a 60-second pause, giving you a moment to rethink before loosening your commitment.
· UI and bug fixes for a smoother, more polished experience.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-27

No release notes.

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