Comparison

StepBloc vs ScrollSteps

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

ScrollSteps

This app locks distracting applications, requiring users to walk a set number of steps to earn screen time. It encourages users to be more intentional with their phone usage by gamifying physical activity. Turn your phone into a tool for progress by walking more and scrolling less.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time through walking
  • Locks distracting apps
  • Gamified physical activity
  • Promotes intentional phone use
  • Reduces doomscrolling
  • Subscription-based premium features
Features
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ScrollSteps turns walking into the only way to unlock your most distracting apps. Instead of relying on willpower, you earn screen time by moving: every 100 steps = 1 minute of access. If you haven’t walked enough, your apps stay locked. Take a short walk, earn minutes, and come back with intention instead of falling into a doomscrolling spiral in social media. Walk more, scroll less, and turn your phone into a tool that nudges you toward a better life. Stop doomscrolling. Start doing. All that lost time could’ve been progress—and your future still can be. 

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A ScrollSteps SUBSCRIPTION is required to unlock and enjoy all features. ScrollSteps is free to download, and you can choose from the following options inside the app: * Annual subscription with free trial: Try all premium features for a limited time, then continue with an annual subscription if you don’t cancel before the trial ends. * Monthly subscription: Recurring subscription that grants full access to all premium features. * Lifetime access: One‑time purchase that unlocks all current premium features for the lifetime of the ScrollSteps app while it remains available on the App Store and is maintained by us (not your personal lifetime). Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto‑renewal at any time in your Apple Account settings after purchase. If you start the annual free trial and subscribe before it ends, any remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. Please review the Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA): Apple Standard EULA Privacy Policy: https://klncemre.github.io/steplocker-web/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://klncemre.github.io/steplocker-web/terms.html

Screenshots

StepBloc4 screens
ScrollSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: StepBloc at freemium against ScrollSteps's subscription. StepBloc also leads on ratings volume (497 vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ScrollSteps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StepBloc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepBloc has 497 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepBloc ships an update weekly, ScrollSteps monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StepBloc versus ScrollSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBlocScrollSteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (497 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings497 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB30 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHamsters TechnologyEmre Kilinc

Customer experience

StepBloc

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

ScrollSteps

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
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

ScrollSteps

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

ScrollSteps

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$17.991 Month
  • StepLocker (Annual Plan)$24.991 Year
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  • StepLocker (1 year)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime StepLocker$39.99

Questions

Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollSteps free?
ScrollSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepBloc or ScrollSteps?
StepBloc is rated higher. StepBloc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while ScrollSteps averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do StepBloc or ScrollSteps have ads?
Neither StepBloc nor ScrollSteps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepBloc or ScrollSteps?
StepBloc ships an update weekly, and ScrollSteps monthly. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on November 4, 2026 and ScrollSteps on October 30, 2026.

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