StepBloc vs RepBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
RepBlock
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by locking distracting apps. You earn access back by completing physical challenges, like pushups, tracked via your device's camera. Once your earned time expires, apps automatically relock.
- App and website blocking
- Pushup-based unlock challenges
- Camera-based rep tracking
- Earned app time
- Automatic relocking
- Daily and weekly stats
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Earn your screen time, one pushup at a time. RepBlock puts a pause between reaching for your phone and opening your favorite distractions. Choose the apps, categories, or websites you want to block. When you want access, do pushups to earn app time. HOW IT WORKS • Choose what to block with Apple's Screen Time controls. • Complete a pushup challenge. Your camera counts the reps. • Use your earned minutes right away or save them in your time bank. • When your unlock time ends, your selected apps lock again automatically. MOVE FIRST, SCROLL LATER Make a quick movement break part of your phone routine. Instead of opening an app out of habit, take a moment to decide whether you want to earn time for it. SAVE TIME FOR LATER You don't have to start scrolling as soon as you finish a challenge. Save your earned minutes and use them when you need them. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Keep track of your reps, earned minutes, and daily and weekly progress. Build a routine you can see taking shape. YOUR CAMERA STAYS PRIVATE Pushup detection runs on your device. RepBlock does not record, store, or upload camera photos or videos. SUBSCRIPTION RepBlock is free to download. A subscription is required for full access to app blocking, pushup challenges, automatic relocking, stats, and premium features. Available plans and any trial offer are shown in the app before you subscribe. Choose your distractions. Do the reps. Earn your time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepBloc at 64% against RepBlock's 0%. StepBloc also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (485 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. StepBloc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and RepBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StepBloc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepBloc has 485 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of StepBloc's written reviews are positive against 0% of RepBlock's.
StepBloc ships an update weekly, RepBlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepBloc | RepBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (485 ratings) — better | 4.3 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 485 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hamsters Technology | Piotr Mol |
Customer experience
StepBloc
RepBlock
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
RepBlock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StepBloc
- Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
RepBlock
- Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year









