# StepBloc vs App Block, Time limits

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.

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.

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.

StepBloc ships an update weekly, App Block, Time limits every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepBloc | App Block, Time limits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbloc-screen-time-blocker/id6480580480/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-block-time-limits-flow/id6742873866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **485** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamsters Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684075068) | [Alcaeus Development AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638202818) |

## 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


### App Block, Time limits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-block-time-limits-flow/id6742873866)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fokus Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Flow Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Flow Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Flow Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Fokus Pro - App Blocker | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 16, 2026 and App Block, Time limits on October 5, 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.*