# Run Your Time vs Steppin

The clearest difference is rating: Run Your Time at 5.0 against Steppin's 4.5. Steppin's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 40%) and ratings volume (156 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Your Time sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Steppin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run Your Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steppin has 156 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Run Your Time's written reviews are positive against 71% of Steppin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Run Your Time ships an update weekly, Steppin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Your Time | Steppin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-your-time-screen-time/id6736434367/reviews)** | [4.5 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppin-steps-for-screen-time/id6737981423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dining Decider LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459944943) | [Boston Venture Studio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598121925) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Your Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-your-time-screen-time/id6736434367)

This app allows you to unlock screen time on distracting applications by completing workouts. It integrates with Apple Health to track your exercise, and the duration of your workout determines how much time you gain back on your chosen apps. Features require a subscription.

**Highlights:** Limit distracting apps, Complete workouts, Sync with Apple Health, Earn screen time based on exercise, App blocker functionality

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Run Your Time Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| RYT Premium: Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Run Your Time Premium: Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Run Your Time Premium: Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Run Your Time Premium: Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Motivates users to exercise more consistently
- 🎯 Effectively reduces screen time and doom scrolling
- 🏃 Innovative concept linking fitness to app access
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy setup
- 🔗 Integrates with multiple fitness tracking apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription price for basic features
- 🚫 Misleading free trial/freemium model
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- ⚠️ Inconsistent app blocking functionality
- 🔄 Poor syncing with fitness trackers

**Reported bugs**

- App stops blocking selected apps randomly
- Syncing fails with fitness trackers (Garmin, Strava, Fitbit, Apple Health)
- Date format confusion causing incorrect workout dates
- Timer glitches and displays wrong remaining time
- Cannot pause or unpause sessions despite premium subscription

**Requested features**

- 24-hour redemption window for workout time instead of daily reset
- Ability to pause screen time without premium subscription
- Auto-pause when closing social media apps
- Customizable workout-to-screen-time conversion ratio
- Widget or live notification for remaining time


### Steppin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppin-steps-for-screen-time/id6737981423)

This app encourages healthier digital habits by allowing users to earn screen time on their favorite apps through physical activity. By tracking steps, users can unlock more time on their devices, promoting a better balance between movement and mindful phone use.

**Highlights:** Unlock screen time with steps, App blocker controls, Customizable earning rules, Integrates with Apple Health, Promotes healthier digital habits, Reduces social media distractions

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppin Pro Subscription - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Steppin Pro Subscription - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Steppin Pro Subscription - Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
- 💡 Customizable app restrictions
- 🎯 Helps achieve goals
- 🧠 Increases awareness of app usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Inconsistent daily reset
- 🔄 Difficulty removing restricted apps

**Reported bugs**

- App shows 0 steps despite activity
- Screen goes black during setup
- App randomly refreshes and loses progress

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More detailed analytics
- Ability to schedule app access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Your Time free?

Run Your Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Steppin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Run Your Time or Steppin?

Run Your Time is rated higher. Run Your Time averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Steppin averages 4.5 from 156 ratings.

### Do Run Your Time or Steppin have ads?

Neither Run Your Time nor Steppin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Your Time or Steppin?

Run Your Time ships an update weekly, and Steppin every 2 weeks. Most recently, Run Your Time was updated on October 21, 2026 and Steppin on October 23, 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.*