Comparison

StepBloc vs Steps Unlock

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
Read full description

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

Steps Unlock

This app locks distracting applications until you meet a daily step goal. Earn unlock time by walking, promoting discipline and reducing screen time without guilt. It's designed for users seeking to break phone addiction and improve focus.

Highlights
  • App Blocker & App Lock
  • Screen Time Control with Step Goals
  • Step Tracker & Pedometer
  • Timed Unlock Sessions
  • Emergency Access
  • Custom Daily Limits
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Stop scrolling. Start earning your screen time. Steps Unlock is a hard app blocker that forces real action before distraction.
Distracting apps stay locked until you complete your step goal. No reminders.
No guilt.
Just consequences. Walk first. Scroll later. How it works * Choose the apps you want to block * Set a step goal (e.g. 1,000 steps) * Earn limited unlock time by walking If you don’t walk, the app stays locked. Features * App Blocker & App Lock * Screen Time Control with Step Goals * Step Tracker & Pedometer * Timed Unlock Sessions * Emergency Access * Custom Daily Limits Perfect for * Dopamine detox * Phone addiction * Studying & deep focus * Reducing screen time * Building discipline through movement Subscription Unlock strict app blocking, unlimited unlocks, and advanced control. Subscription Options:
- weekly Plan – $3.99 per week + 3-Day Free Trial!
- Yearly Plan – $49.99 per year (~$0.99 per week). - Lifetime Plan- $69.99 One-time purchase unlocks all premium features forever.

Subscription Details: - Payment is charged upon confirmation of the subscription purchase. - Subscription will auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The renewal cost depends on the subscription plan, with a standard weekly Plan – $3.99 per week + 3-Day Free Trial!
- Yearly Plan – $49.99 per year (~$0.99 per week) and Lifetime Plan- $69.99. - A subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew as a paid subscription. - You can cancel or manage the automatic renewal of the free trial by adjusting your Account Settings after purchase. - Please note that any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a premium subscription during the free trial period. - For any other information, see our privacy policy and terms of use: +Privacy Policy: https://vividplaystudio.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html +Terms of Use: https://vividplaystudio.blogspot.com/p/terms-conditions.html

Screenshots

StepBloc4 screens
Steps Unlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StepBloc at 4.5 against Steps Unlock's 3.7. StepBloc also leads on ratings volume (496 vs 3). Steps Unlock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Steps Unlock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StepBloc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepBloc has 496 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepBloc ships an update weekly, Steps Unlock every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StepBloc versus Steps Unlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBlocSteps Unlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (496 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings496 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamsters TechnologyVividplay studio

Customer experience

StepBloc

All ratings485 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative27.0%

Steps Unlock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
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

Steps Unlock

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
8 purchases

Steps Unlock

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly with free trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Steps Unlock – Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Steps Unlock – Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Steps Unlock – Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Steps Unlock – Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Steps Unlock – Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steps Unlock free?
Steps Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepBloc or Steps Unlock?
StepBloc is rated higher. StepBloc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 496 ratings, while Steps Unlock averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do StepBloc or Steps Unlock have ads?
Neither StepBloc nor Steps Unlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepBloc or Steps Unlock?
StepBloc ships an update weekly, and Steps Unlock every 5 days. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on October 24, 2026 and Steps Unlock on October 24, 2026.

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