# Bridges vs StepBloc

The clearest difference is ratings volume: StepBloc at 485 against Bridges's 17. StepBloc also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Bridges's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 64%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bridges sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and StepBloc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Bridges against 4.5 for StepBloc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepBloc has 485 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Bridges's written reviews are positive against 64% of StepBloc's.

Bridges ships an update every 3 weeks, StepBloc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridges | StepBloc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridges-link-formatting/id1661901002/reviews) | **[4.5 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbloc-screen-time-blocker/id6480580480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Ruiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157838993) | [Hamsters Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684075068) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridges-link-formatting/id1661901002)

Easily collect and format links for your projects.  Save links with custom titles and export them in various formats like Markdown or HTML. Organize them into folders for quick access and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Custom link formatting, Multiple export formats (Markdown, HTML, JSON, URL), Folder organization, iCloud sync across devices, Rich link previews, Share sheet integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### StepBloc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbloc-screen-time-blocker/id6480580480)

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring physical activity to unlock distracting apps. Earn your app access by completing workouts like push-ups, squats, or reaching step goals. Take control of your digital habits and improve your health simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Earn app access through push-ups, squats, or steps, Block distracting apps until goals are met, App blocking scheduler, Set daily usage limits, Track focus minutes, Digital habit insights and reports, HealthKit integration for step tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Blocks apps very well
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Innovative concept
- 👍 Effective screen time reduction
- 👍 Motivates exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Push-up/squat tracking issues
- 🐛 Daily limits in free version
- 🐛 Limited free features
- 🐛 Unintuitive timer
- 🐛 Lacking features

**Reported bugs**

- Push-up counter can be cheated
- Squat counter can be cheated
- App keeps blocks after deletion
- Push-up system is faulty
- Squats not registered correctly

**Requested features**

- Accumulate screen time
- Start day with screen time
- Reset banked steps daily
- Widget for progress tracking
- Macbook app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridges free?

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

### Is StepBloc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bridges or StepBloc?

StepBloc is rated higher. Bridges averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while StepBloc averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.

### Do Bridges or StepBloc have ads?

Neither Bridges nor StepBloc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bridges or StepBloc?

Bridges ships an update every 3 weeks, and StepBloc weekly. Most recently, Bridges was updated on October 2, 2026 and StepBloc on October 12, 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.*