StepBloc vs Selah
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.
Selah
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Reclaim Your Peace. Reconnect with God. In a world of infinite scrolling and digital noise, finding a moment for prayer can feel impossible. Selah (formerly MyQuietTime) is your companion in "Digital Fasting," helping you trade moments of distraction for moments of spiritual renewal. HOW IT WORKS: Instead of relying on willpower alone, Selah acts as a spiritual barrier. You choose which apps distract you most (social media, games, news) and lock them away during your dedicated Quiet Time. THE PRAYER SHIELD: If you try to open a blocked app, Selah intercepts you with a beautiful, full-screen "Prayer Shield." Instead of scrolling, you are invited into a moment of focus and scripture. KEY FEATURES: * App Blocking: Proactively lock distracting apps to safeguard your time. * Mood Check-In: Log your emotions (Anxious, Joyful, Tired, etc.) to bring your whole heart to prayer. * Daily Devotional: Anchor your mind with the "Scripture of the Day" and follow a guided interactive prayer experience. * The "Amen" Unlock: No complex passwords. Simply complete your prayer and tap "I’ve Prayed Today" to restore access to your apps. * Emergency Unlock: Life happens. Access your phone instantly if you truly need it. WHY SELAH? We believe prayer should come before entertainment. Selah helps you build a consistent habit by turning the impulse to "doom scroll" into a habit of prayer. 100% OFFLINE PRIVACY: Your spiritual journey is personal. Selah is an offline-first application. We do not track you, we do not require accounts, and your moods, journals, and blocked app lists never leave your device. Break the cycle. Find your Selah.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Selah at none against StepBloc's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Selah asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | StepBloc | Selah |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (496 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 496 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hamsters Technology | COLLINS KOECH |
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
Selah
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
Selah
No in-app purchases









