Comparison

StepBloc vs Relimit

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

Relimit

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications like social media and games. Earn credits by completing focus sessions, which can then be used to temporarily unlock your blocked apps. Track your progress and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Focus sessions with timer or AR
  • Earn credits for screen time
  • Unlock apps intentionally
  • Track progress and rankings
  • 100% private data
Features
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Bloque les apps qui te distraient (réseaux sociaux, jeux…) et gagne des crédits en réalisant des sessions de focus. Dépense ensuite tes crédits pour débloquer temporairement tes apps — tu reprends le contrôle de ton temps. CE QUE TU PEUX FAIRE • Bloque une ou plusieurs apps qui te font perdre du temps • Réalise des sessions de focus : chrono ou boîte 3D en réalité augmentée • Gagne des crédits = du temps d'écran mérité • Débloque tes apps quand tu l'as décidé, pas par réflexe • Suis ta progression et grimpe dans le classement hebdomadaire avec tes amis 100 % PRIVÉ Tes données Temps d'écran restent sur ton appareil, protégées par Apple. Relimit ne voit jamais quelles apps tu utilises. PREMIUM Passe Premium pour bloquer un nombre illimité d'apps et débloquer tous les modes de focus. Abonnement mensuel, annuel ou accès à vie. Reprends le contrôle. Relimit ton temps. Politique de confidentialité : https://relimit-site.vercel.app/privacy Conditions d'utilisation : https://relimit-site.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

StepBloc4 screens
Relimit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Relimit at 100% against StepBloc's 64%. StepBloc's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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 Relimit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepBloc ships an update weekly, Relimit every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StepBloc versus Relimit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBlocRelimit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (485 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings485 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamsters TechnologyNuman Ozturk

Customer experience

StepBloc

All ratings485 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative27.9%

Relimit

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Relimit

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
4 purchases

Relimit

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Offre spéciale)$3.991 Month
  • Relimit Premium (mensuel)$7.991 Month
  • Relimit Premium (annuel)$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium à vie$34.99

Questions

Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Relimit free?
Relimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepBloc or Relimit have ads?
Neither StepBloc nor Relimit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepBloc or Relimit?
StepBloc ships an update weekly, and Relimit every 10 days. Most recently, StepBloc was updated on October 12, 2026 and Relimit on October 12, 2026.

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