Comparison

StepBloc vs Moshen

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

Moshen

This app helps you focus by blocking access to other applications. You can earn back screen time by engaging in physical activity, or quickly complete exercises to unlock apps. It also includes tools for note-taking and managing your schedule with AI assistance.

Highlights
  • Screen time blocking for focus
  • Unlock apps with physical activity
  • AI-assisted note-taking
  • Task and event tracking
  • Screenshot analysis for task entry
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Moshen is an all-in-one productivity app. There is a screen-blocking feature to allow users to focus on their work. It also has a page for note-taking and another one for tracking upcoming events and tasks left to complete. Moshen helps you stay active by turning physical activity into screen time. Whether you're running, walking, or doing a workout at the gym, your effort unlocks access to your favorite apps. Get fit, stay motivated, and earn your screen time the healthy way. - Lock apps to boost productivity. - Unlock apps by being active. If you don't want to go outside, you can quickly do a few pushups or other exercises to enable the apps instantly! - Log your upcoming tasks and events in the calendar. - Take notes quickly in the app by talking to an AI or writing it out manually. - Add upcoming tasks and events by sending a screenshot of the email with all the info for the AI to analyze, by talking directly to the AI, or writing out the details yourself. Terms of Service: https://moshen.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://moshen.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

StepBloc4 screens
Moshen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Moshen at 4.9 against StepBloc's 4.5. Moshen also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). StepBloc's advantage is ratings volume (496 vs 17). On price, ads, 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 Moshen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moshen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepBloc has 496 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of StepBloc's written reviews are positive against 89% of Moshen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepBloc ships an update weekly, Moshen every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StepBloc versus Moshen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBlocMoshen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (496 ratings)4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings496 — better17
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamsters TechnologyJoshua Philip Moshes

Customer experience

StepBloc

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

Moshen

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
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

Moshen

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
2 purchases

Moshen

Subscriptions2
  • Moshen Pro$2.991 Month
  • Moshen Pro$3.991 Month

Questions

Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moshen free?
Moshen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepBloc or Moshen?
Moshen is rated higher. StepBloc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 496 ratings, while Moshen averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.
Do StepBloc or Moshen have ads?
Neither StepBloc nor Moshen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepBloc or Moshen?
StepBloc ships an update weekly, and Moshen every 3 days. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on October 25, 2026 and Moshen on October 24, 2026.

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