# HyperDo vs Stepaway

The clearest difference is rating: Stepaway at 5.0 against HyperDo's 4.7. Stepaway also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). HyperDo's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HyperDo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Stepaway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stepaway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HyperDo has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HyperDo ships an update every 2 weeks, Stepaway weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyperDo | Stepaway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperdo-focus-booster-and-detox/id1564457070/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepaway-screen-time-control/id6760246790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PinStudios MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057141551) | [Sidharth Sudhir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883450395) |

## What reviewers say

### HyperDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperdo-focus-booster-and-detox/id1564457070)

This app helps users improve focus and reduce distractions by blocking apps and websites. It combines task management, timers, and a digital detox feature to boost productivity and encourage mindful screen time.

**Highlights:** Task management with one-tap addition, Focus booster to avoid multitasking, Built-in app and website blocker, Lockscreen to-do banner reminder, Study timer for screen time limits, Interactive widgets for to-do lists, Task history tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HyperDo Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| HyperDo Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| HyperDo Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| HyperDo Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| HyperDo Premium Yearly | $27.99 | per year |
| HyperDo Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| HyperDo Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| HyperDo Premium | Free | one-time |
| HyperDo Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| HyperDo Premium Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


### Stepaway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepaway-screen-time-control/id6760246790)

This app helps you regain control over your digital habits by setting daily time limits for distracting applications. Schedule focused sessions to minimize interruptions during work or rest, and monitor your progress in building healthier screen time routines.

**Highlights:** Set daily app time limits, Schedule focus sessions, Track progress over time, Works with Screen Time framework, Build better app habits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HyperDo free?

HyperDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stepaway free?

Stepaway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HyperDo or Stepaway?

Stepaway is rated higher. HyperDo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Stepaway averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HyperDo or Stepaway have ads?

Neither HyperDo nor Stepaway shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HyperDo or Stepaway?

HyperDo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stepaway weekly. Most recently, HyperDo was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stepaway on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*