StepBloc vs PushMore
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.
PushMore
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by introducing intentional friction before opening distracting applications. Earn access to apps through various activities like workouts or focus timers, fostering healthier digital habits and increased productivity.
- Earned app access through activities
- Customizable focus timers
- Scheduled app blocking
- App opening and usage limits
- Trigger-based rules with challenges
- Allow lists for essential apps
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► Cut screen time by 80% in your first week ► Reclaim up to 3 hours a day for focused study, family, work or what matters most ► 98% of strict mode users have 60% less screen time PushMore is a powerful app blocker that helps you block distracting apps, reduce screen time, and manage social media use so you can focus on what truly matters. Build healthier digital habits and make more room for life beyond your screen. Whether you want to boost productivity, unplug during your free time, or stay focused while studying, PushMore puts you in control. ► TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR SCREEN TIME Spend less time doomscrolling and more time living. PushMore helps you block distracting apps, build healthier digital habits, and make space for focused study, productive work, and meaningful downtime. Set rules that fit your day and turn the urge to scroll into a positive action. ► WHY PUSHMORE? – Block Distracting Apps: Take a break from social media, games, and other apps that pull you away from your goals. – Study Without Distractions: Keep distracting apps blocked during homework, revision, and focused learning. – Unlock with Intention: Complete a workout, try breathing exercises, or take a mindful pause before returning to your apps. – Flexible Blocking Schedules: Plan distraction-free periods around your classes, work hours, and bedtime. – App Open Limits: Choose how often you can open selected apps to reduce habitual checking. – Daily Usage Limits: Set boundaries on how much time you spend in distracting apps. – Hard Mode: Make your rules harder to undo when temptation strikes. – Keep Essentials Available: Stay connected to the apps you need while blocking the ones you want a break from. – Block Now: Start a focus session whenever you need to concentrate. – Quick Intentions: Turn goals like “study without Instagram” or “do push-ups before scrolling” into simple app-blocking rules. ► MAKE ROOM FOR WHAT MATTERS PushMore helps you create time for the things you want to do. – Study Better: Give homework, exam preparation, and learning your full attention. – Stay Productive: Spend less time checking your phone and more time making progress. – Wind Down at Night: Set boundaries around bedtime scrolling. – Move More: Turn scrolling breaks into opportunities for movement. – Pause Mindfully: Make breathing and reflection part of your digital routine. – Enjoy Your Free Time: Be more present for hobbies, family, and friends. ► MADE FOR SELF-CONTROL PushMore is built for people who want better control over their own screen time. It is not a parental monitoring app. There are no complicated family dashboards or confusing controls - just simple tools to help you stay in charge of your phone. START SMALL. PUSH MORE. Choose one distracting app. Set one rule. Take back your first few minutes of attention. With PushMore, access is no longer automatic. You earn it, choose it, and use it with intention. Explore more movement challenges, routines, and advanced screen time controls with PushMore Pro. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://sumitk.net/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://sumitk.net/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PushMore at 5.0 against StepBloc's 4.5. StepBloc's advantage is ratings volume (485 vs 6). 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 PushMore sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PushMore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepBloc has 485 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
StepBloc ships an update weekly, PushMore every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepBloc | PushMore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (485 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 485 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hamsters Technology | SUMIT KATARIA |
Customer experience
StepBloc
PushMore
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
PushMore
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
PushMore
- PushMore Weekly$7.997 Days
- PushMore Monthly$9.991 Month
- PushMore Yearly$29.991 Year
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- PushMore Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Pushmore Lifetime$69.99








