# Jolt vs ScrollSteps

The clearest difference is monetization model: Jolt at free with in-app purchases against ScrollSteps's subscription. Jolt also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jolt sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScrollSteps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Jolt against 4.3 for ScrollSteps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jolt has 106 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jolt ships an update every 2 weeks, ScrollSteps monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jolt | ScrollSteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollsteps-limit-screen-time/id6754535878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 177 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ASAKIRA CONSULTANTS LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780060803) | [Emre Kilinc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550253855) |

## What reviewers say

### Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540)

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier phone habits by blocking distracting apps and setting usage limits. It offers personalized insights, focus sessions, and challenges to keep you motivated and in control of your device.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Set daily duration and open limits for apps, Focus sessions with optional breaks, Customizable schedules and prebuilt templates, Deep Focus Mode with non-bypassable timers, Personalized habit insights and progress tracking, Join global challenges and earn rewards

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan \| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly - T3 D0 | $13.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $45.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D1 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY50 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY25 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - 75 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $51.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D2 | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $60.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T2 D0 | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D1 | $69.99 | per year |
| Hard Mode Sos | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


### ScrollSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollsteps-limit-screen-time/id6754535878)

This app locks distracting applications, requiring users to walk a set number of steps to earn screen time. It encourages users to be more intentional with their phone usage by gamifying physical activity. Turn your phone into a tool for progress by walking more and scrolling less.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time through walking, Locks distracting apps, Gamified physical activity, Promotes intentional phone use, Reduces doomscrolling, Subscription-based premium features

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| StepLocker (Annual Plan) | $24.99 | per year |
| StepLocker (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime StepLocker | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jolt free?

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

### Is ScrollSteps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jolt or ScrollSteps?

Jolt is rated higher. Jolt averages 4.3 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while ScrollSteps averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Jolt or ScrollSteps have ads?

Neither Jolt nor ScrollSteps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jolt or ScrollSteps?

Jolt ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScrollSteps monthly. Most recently, Jolt was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScrollSteps on October 24, 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.*