# The NEXUS Community vs StepScroll Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is rating: StepScroll Screen Time Control at 5.0 against The NEXUS Community's 3.0. StepScroll Screen Time Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). The NEXUS Community's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepScroll Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. The NEXUS Community asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepScroll Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

The NEXUS Community ships an update every 8 months, StepScroll Screen Time Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The NEXUS Community | StepScroll Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nexus-community/id6654887315/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepscroll-screen-time-control/id6757226912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashley Coffey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861953616) | [APPIKO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857570203) |

## What reviewers say

### The NEXUS Community

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nexus-community/id6654887315)

This app allows members of a fitness community to book spots in classes, register for gym events, and manage their accounts. Users can update personal information and payment details.

**Highlights:** Class reservation, Gym event sign-up, Account management, Update profile pictures, Manage payment information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### StepScroll Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepscroll-screen-time-control/id6757226912)

This app converts your daily steps into unlockable screen time for your favorite apps. Walk to earn minutes, then spend them to access your phone, and get back to walking when your time is up.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking via HealthKit, Adjustable difficulty for step-to-minute conversion, Real-time countdown timer for unlock sessions, Weekly progress calendar, Selectable app restrictions, Automatic refund of unused minutes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepScroll Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| StepScroll Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The NEXUS Community free?

The NEXUS Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StepScroll Screen Time Control free?

StepScroll Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The NEXUS Community or StepScroll Screen Time Control?

StepScroll Screen Time Control is rated higher. The NEXUS Community averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while StepScroll Screen Time Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The NEXUS Community or StepScroll Screen Time Control have ads?

The NEXUS Community shows ads; StepScroll Screen Time Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, The NEXUS Community or StepScroll Screen Time Control?

The NEXUS Community ships an update every 8 months, and StepScroll Screen Time Control every 4 days. Most recently, The NEXUS Community was updated on October 2, 2026 and StepScroll Screen Time Control on October 21, 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.*