Comparison

StepBloc vs Aliver

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

Aliver

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier digital habits without deleting your favorite applications. It offers features like app blocking, screen time tracking, and daily routines to help you focus, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

Highlights
  • Reduce screen time
  • App blocking
  • Screen time tracking
  • Build mindful habits
  • Daily routines
  • Focus deeper
Features
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Take back control of your time with Aliver Aliver helps you reduce screen time, stay focused, and build healthier digital habits — without deleting your favorite apps. The average person spends 6 hours a day on their phone. That’s almost a full day every single week. Aliver is here to help you reclaim that time and invest it in what truly matters — your goals, your people, your peace of mind. With Aliver, you can: - Save 2+ hour every day - Focus deeper and longer - Reduce stress and feel more present - Sleep better and improve your daily rhythm - Build mindful phone habits that actually stick Why Aliver works: App Blocking: Block distracting apps at specific times or after reaching your daily limit. Screen Time Tracking: Get clear, real-time insights into how you use your phone. Daily Routines: Automate limits based on your work, rest, or sleep schedule. Aliver isn’t about quitting your phone. It’s about using it on your terms. Start your journey toward a more focused and intentional life today. Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQgitwnCvT3j8Zq8BGEdtZlant2tWoYRkpfVcYwI1DMVzZNsJ1XoHDb0SW8Dtw3wg/pub Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT2ZMFcRKzK4DSkjwyuUpOxFXi8lwIn27-eJ8CmQvh6kA1Ew0fICsZvITvVVI4kXQ/pub

Screenshots

StepBloc4 screens
Aliver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepBloc at 65% against Aliver's 22%. StepBloc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Aliver's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Aliver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aliver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 485 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of StepBloc's written reviews are positive against 22% of Aliver's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepBloc ships an update weekly, Aliver monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StepBloc versus Aliver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBlocAliver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (485 ratings)4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better21.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4851.4K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamsters TechnologyReface Europe UAB

Customer experience

StepBloc

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

Aliver

All ratings1,363 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral13.0%
Negative65.2%

User reviews

StepBloc

From 485 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Aliver

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful app
  • 👍 Helped build muscle

Room to improve

  • 💰 Forced to pay money
  • 💰 Unnecessary billing
  • 💰 Paywall
  • 💰 You have to pay for the pro version

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

Aliver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Couldn't get past pay wall
  • Couldn't even get into the app
  • Paywall issues

Requested features

1 request
  • Make an app more people can use without paying

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

Aliver

Subscriptions6
  • Aliver PRO$5.997 Days
  • Aliver PRO$8.997 Days
  • Aliver PRO$14.991 Month
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  • Aliver PRO$44.991 Year
  • Aliver PRO$59.991 Year
  • Aliver PRO3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aliver free?
Aliver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepBloc or Aliver?
Aliver is rated higher. StepBloc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while Aliver averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do StepBloc or Aliver have ads?
Aliver shows ads; StepBloc does not.
Which is updated more often, StepBloc or Aliver?
StepBloc ships an update weekly, and Aliver monthly. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on October 16, 2026 and Aliver on October 12, 2026.

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