# StepBloc vs Strawbie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strawbie at 100% against StepBloc's 65%. Strawbie also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). StepBloc's advantage is ratings volume (493 vs 3). On price, ads, 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 Strawbie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strawbie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepBloc has 493 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Strawbie's.

StepBloc ships an update weekly, Strawbie every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepBloc | Strawbie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbloc-screen-time-blocker/id6480580480/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strawbie-study-with-me/id6798145546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **493** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hamsters Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684075068) | [Strawbie Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798145878) |

## 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


### Strawbie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strawbie-study-with-me/id6798145546)

This app is a cozy focus companion designed to make studying and productivity enjoyable. It combines a customizable Pomodoro timer, task management, ambient music, and AI-powered chat support to help users find their flow and achieve their goals. Earn rewards and unlock collectibles as you progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Daily task list, Ambient study music (Strawbie Radio), AI voice and text chat, Streaks and rewards system, Collectible items and customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strawbie Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Strawbie Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepBloc free?

StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Strawbie free?

Strawbie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StepBloc or Strawbie?

Strawbie is rated higher. StepBloc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 493 ratings, while Strawbie averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do StepBloc or Strawbie have ads?

Neither StepBloc nor Strawbie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepBloc or Strawbie?

StepBloc ships an update weekly, and Strawbie every 2 days. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on October 21, 2026 and Strawbie on October 8, 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.*