# 75 Days Challenge vs Steps Unlock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 75 Days Challenge at 57% against Steps Unlock's 5%. 75 Days Challenge also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (691 vs 127). Steps Unlock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 75 Days Challenge sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Steps Unlock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

75 Days Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 75 Days Challenge has 691 ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of 75 Days Challenge's written reviews are positive against 5% of Steps Unlock's.

75 Days Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, Steps Unlock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 75 Days Challenge | Steps Unlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/75-days-challenge-better/id6667095733/reviews)** | [4.2 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-unlock/id6754281962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **691** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | **57.4% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Parnev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645934480) | [Lit Apps LLC (Mobile)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798178404) |

## What reviewers say

### 75 Days Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/75-days-challenge-better/id6667095733)

This app helps you build lasting habits by tracking your progress on custom challenges. Set flexible durations, log daily progress with photos and notes, and monitor weight trends. Stay motivated with home screen widgets to maintain your streaks.

**Highlights:** Custom challenges, Flexible durations, Home Screen widgets, Photo progress & compare, Notes on every entry, Weight tracking & summaries

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access (Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Full Access (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Access (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Full access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable challenges
- 🚀 Straightforward layout
- 🔒 Lifetime premium access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🚫 Limited features for paid version
- 💰 Not truly free, requires payment
- 🤔 Lack of advanced tracking features

**Reported bugs**

- Settings page freezes app
- Checklist widget doesn't update automatically
- App gets stuck on day 6 and won't unlock
- Camera function is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to start over at day 1 instead of resetting whole challenge
- Integrate with friends/social features
- Expand tracking capabilities beyond just weight and photos
- Add more customization options


### Steps Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-unlock/id6754281962)

This app helps you stay focused by locking selected applications until you reach a set number of daily steps. It encourages physical activity and productivity by turning screen time into step time, promoting healthier habits.

**Highlights:** Set daily step goals, Choose apps to lock, Walk to unlock apps, Build healthy habits, Stay focused on tasks

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Reference Subsctiption | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Reference Subsctiption | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 75 Days Challenge free?

75 Days Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Steps Unlock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 75 Days Challenge or Steps Unlock?

75 Days Challenge is rated higher. 75 Days Challenge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 691 ratings, while Steps Unlock averages 4.2 from 127 ratings.

### Do 75 Days Challenge or Steps Unlock have ads?

75 Days Challenge shows ads; Steps Unlock does not.

### Which is updated more often, 75 Days Challenge or Steps Unlock?

75 Days Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Steps Unlock weekly. Most recently, 75 Days Challenge was updated on October 27, 2026 and Steps Unlock on October 28, 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.*