Comparison

StepBloc vs Time Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StepBloc

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
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StepBloc lets you earn your screen time by doing Push-ups, Squats and other workouts. For example, you need to do 10 push-ups to use instagram for 10 mins. Just follow 3 simple steps: +Choose the distracting apps. +Set your goal (Push-ups, Squats, or Steps). +Move! Apps stay blocked until your goal is hit. Why should you download StepBloc? + Control how much time you spend on distracting apps. + Reduce your screen time. + Stay healthy by staying active. + Reclaim your focus. Key Features: + Steps to unblock: Distracted apps are blocked unless you completed required number of steps. + Push-Ups to unblock: Distracted apps are blocked unless you completed required number of Push-Ups. + Squats to unblock: Distracted apps are blocked unless you completed required number of Squats. + App Blocking Scheduler: Set specific times to block distracting apps, ensuring uninterrupted focus during work, study, or leisure time. + Usage Limits: Define daily usage limits for your distracted apps. + Focus Tracker: Measure your daily focus minutes and block distracting apps until you complete your focus minute target. + Insights: Gain valuable insights into your digital habits with detailed analytics and reports. + Secure and Private: Rest assured that your data is safe with StepBloc. All of your data stays in the device. Take control of your digital distractions, reclaim your focus, and unlock your full potential with StepBloc. Download now and experience the transformative power of mindful device management! The Monthly Pass Subscribe to monthly pass to get unlimited access to blocks. - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - When you cancel a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. - While cancelling, Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded By using the app, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Terms: https://hamsters.tech/stepbloc-t-c Privacy: https://hamsters.tech/stepbloc-privacy-policy HealthKit Integration: StepBloc accesses your step count data from HealthKit to incentivize healthy habits. By linking your daily step count with app usage, StepBloc rewards you with app access based on your physical activity level. This integration encourages movement and ensures that you strike a balance between screen time and physical wellness. Note: HealthKit data is used only if user decides to use Step Block as the blocking method in app.

About

Time Tracker

Streamline your workflow and boost productivity with this comprehensive time tracking application. Easily log hours, generate detailed reports, and manage tasks with customizable alerts and offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Intuitive time tracking
  • Comprehensive reports
  • Task management
  • Customizable alerts
  • Offline mode
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Boost Productivity with TaskMaster: The Ultimate Time Tracking App! Are you struggling to keep track of your tasks and manage your time efficiently? Meet TaskMaster, the premier time tracking app designed to streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and ensure you never miss a deadline again. Key Features: * Intuitive Time Tracking: Easily log the time you spend on each task with our user-friendly interface. Start, pause, and stop timers with a single tap, and get detailed insights into how your time is spent. * Comprehensive Reports: Generate detailed reports to analyze your productivity. Get weekly, monthly, or custom reports to identify patterns, optimize your schedule, and make informed decisions. * Task Management: Organize your tasks by projects, categories, or priorities. Set deadlines, add notes, and track progress to stay on top of your work effortlessly. * Customizable Alerts: Never miss a deadline with customizable alerts and reminders. Set notifications for task start and end times, breaks, and more to ensure you stay on track. * Offline Mode: Track your tasks and time even without an internet connection. TaskMaster ensures that your data is automatically synced once you’re back online. * User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek, modern interface that’s easy to navigate. Whether you’re a freelancer, a project manager, or a student, TaskMaster is designed to cater to your unique needs. Why Choose TaskMaster? TaskMaster isn’t just another time tracking app; it’s a comprehensive productivity tool designed to help you take control of your time and tasks. Whether you’re juggling multiple projects, managing a team, or simply trying to stay organized, TaskMaster provides the tools you need to succeed. Who Can Benefit from TaskMaster? * Freelancers: Keep track of billable hours, manage client projects, and ensure timely invoicing. * Project Managers: Oversee project timelines, allocate resources, and monitor team productivity. * Students: Organize study schedules, track assignment deadlines, and manage extracurricular activities. * Small Businesses: Enhance team collaboration, manage tasks efficiently, and improve overall productivity. * Anyone: Who wants to improve their time management skills and boost productivity. Download TaskMaster Today! Transform the way you manage your time and tasks with TaskMaster. Download now and take the first step towards a more organized, productive, and stress-free life. Join thousands of satisfied users who have already boosted their productivity with TaskMaster. Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: - The purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. - You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. - The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Privacy and Policy: https://mammoth-tent-dda.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-and-Privacy-And-Policy-Timy-8c84f27421894d39a36b2eff6473ea07?pvs=4 Terms of Use: https://mammoth-tent-dda.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-and-Privacy-And-Policy-Timy-8c84f27421894d39a36b2eff6473ea07?pvs=4

Screenshots

StepBloc4 screens
Time Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: StepBloc at freemium against Time Tracker's subscription. StepBloc also leads on ratings volume (485 vs 113). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StepBloc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Time Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for StepBloc against 4.5 for Time Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 485 and 113 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 64% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StepBloc versus Time Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBlocTime Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (485 ratings)4.5 (113 ratings)
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings485 — better113
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamsters TechnologyFarid Fakhnavar

Customer experience

StepBloc

All ratings485 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative27.9%

Time Tracker

All ratings113 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

StepBloc

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • Screen time rate incorrect
  • Analytics tab blank
  • Freezes phone
  • Push-up tracking measures face distance
  • App still blocks after exercise
  • Screen time shown is incorrect
  • Lifetime unlock price high

Requested features

14 requests
  • Accumulate screen time
  • Start day with screen time
  • Reset banked steps daily
  • Widget for progress tracking
  • Macbook app
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  • Nose detection mode
  • More exercise options (sit-ups, pull-ups)
  • Edit workouts for specific days
  • Bank minutes/time
  • Face-on push-up tracking
  • Camera tracking for exercises
  • Set multiple rules for exercise/time
  • See time left until next exercise
  • More free features

Time Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StepBloc

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
6 purchases

Time Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Sale$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Tracker free?
Time Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepBloc or Time Tracker?
StepBloc and Time Tracker are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 485 and 113 ratings respectively.
Do StepBloc or Time Tracker have ads?
Neither StepBloc nor Time Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepBloc or Time Tracker?
StepBloc ships an update weekly, and Time Tracker weekly. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on September 30, 2026 and Time Tracker on October 2, 2026.

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