# StepBloc vs Steps Unlock

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | StepBloc | Steps Unlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (496 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbloc-screen-time-blocker/id6480580480/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-unlock-focus-app-block/id6738957228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **496** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamsters Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684075068) | [Vividplay studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783129996) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Steps Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-unlock-focus-app-block/id6738957228)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with free trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Unlock – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Unlock – Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Steps Unlock – Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Steps Unlock – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Steps Unlock – Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


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