Comparison

StepBloc vs App Block, Time limits

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

App Block, Time limits

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distractions and building healthier screen habits. It offers scheduled app blocking, daily time limits, and focus sessions to improve productivity and mindfulness.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app and website blocking
  • Daily time limits for app usage
  • Hard difficulty blocking with no skipping
  • Focus sessions with custom app whitelists
  • Screen time and notification tracking
  • Analysis of productive vs. distractive screen time
Features
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Flow – Take Control of Your Time Flow helps you block distractions, build better screen habits, and focus on what really matters. Whether that means finishing your work, being more present, or cutting down on endless scrolling, Flow gives you the tools to take back control. Block distractions when it counts – Scheduled blocks: Set times when specific apps and websites are automatically blocked. – Time limits: Choose how long you can use an app or website per day before it's locked. – Hard difficulty: No skipping, no turning it off—once active, the block stays in place. – Focus sessions: Block everything except the apps and websites you choose, for a fixed amount of time like 30 minutes or 1 hour. Understand your screen habits – Track your total screen time, pickups, and notifications. – See how much productive and distractive screen time you have. – Learn where your time really goes and start making changes that last. Built for real change it's a powerful, intentional tool for people who want to be more focused, more mindful, and more in control of their digital lives. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A Flow subscription is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. Terms of use: https://github.com/alcaeusdevelopment/Fokus-Policies/blob/main/Terms-Of-Service.md

Screenshots

StepBloc4 screens
App Block, Time limits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: App Block, Time limits at 5.0 against StepBloc's 4.5. StepBloc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (485 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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 App Block, Time limits sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Block, Time limits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepBloc has 485 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepBloc ships an update weekly, App Block, Time limits every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StepBloc versus App Block, Time limits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBlocApp Block, Time limits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (485 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings485 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamsters TechnologyAlcaeus Development AB

Customer experience

StepBloc

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

App Block, Time limits

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

App Block, Time limits

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
5 purchases

App Block, Time limits

Subscriptions5
  • Fokus Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Flow Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Fokus Pro - App Blocker7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Block, Time limits free?
App Block, Time limits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepBloc or App Block, Time limits?
App Block, Time limits is rated higher. StepBloc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while App Block, Time limits averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do StepBloc or App Block, Time limits have ads?
App Block, Time limits shows ads; StepBloc does not.
Which is updated more often, StepBloc or App Block, Time limits?
StepBloc ships an update weekly, and App Block, Time limits every 8 days. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on October 12, 2026 and App Block, Time limits on October 5, 2026.

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