Comparison

StepBloc vs Timeout

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

Timeout

Features
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Timeout: Study Smarter, Scroll Less Stuck in a scrolling loop when you should be studying? Timeout breaks the cycle. Every 10-15 minutes, Timeout locks your screen and asks you 3 quick questions from your own flashcards. Get them right, and you're back in. No shortcuts, no snoozing, no excuses. It's a screen-time blocker that actually makes you learn something before it lets go. How it works: Add your own flashcards for any subject: school, language learning, exam prep, anything Timeout gently locks your phone at set intervals throughout the day Answer 3 random questions correctly to unlock and keep going Built on Apple's Screen Time framework, so it works system-wide, not just in one app Why it works: Passive blockers just annoy you until you turn them off. Timeout uses active recall, the same method top students use, so every interruption becomes a tiny study session instead of a wasted moment. Subscription required: Timeout requires an active Pro subscription to function. Choose the plan that fits you: Weekly Pro: €1.99 / $1.99 per week Monthly Pro: €4.99 / $4.99 per month Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://usetimeout.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://usetimeout.app/privacy

Screenshots

StepBloc4 screens
Timeout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StepBloc at 16.0 against Timeout's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StepBloc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Timeout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepBloc ships an update weekly, Timeout every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StepBloc versus Timeout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBlocTimeout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (493 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings493 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamsters TechnologyAlenka Sever

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
Show 9 more
  • 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

Timeout

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
2 purchases

Timeout

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timeout free?
Timeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepBloc or Timeout have ads?
Neither StepBloc nor Timeout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepBloc or Timeout?
StepBloc ships an update weekly, and Timeout every 5 days. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on October 21, 2026 and Timeout on October 5, 2026.

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