Comparison

Steps Unlock vs Focado

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steps Unlock

This app locks distracting applications until you meet a daily step goal. Earn unlock time by walking, promoting discipline and reducing screen time without guilt. It's designed for users seeking to break phone addiction and improve focus.

Highlights
  • App Blocker & App Lock
  • Screen Time Control with Step Goals
  • Step Tracker & Pedometer
  • Timed Unlock Sessions
  • Emergency Access
  • Custom Daily Limits
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Stop scrolling. Start earning your screen time. Steps Unlock is a hard app blocker that forces real action before distraction.
Distracting apps stay locked until you complete your step goal. No reminders.
No guilt.
Just consequences. Walk first. Scroll later. How it works * Choose the apps you want to block * Set a step goal (e.g. 1,000 steps) * Earn limited unlock time by walking If you don’t walk, the app stays locked. Features * App Blocker & App Lock * Screen Time Control with Step Goals * Step Tracker & Pedometer * Timed Unlock Sessions * Emergency Access * Custom Daily Limits Perfect for * Dopamine detox * Phone addiction * Studying & deep focus * Reducing screen time * Building discipline through movement Subscription Unlock strict app blocking, unlimited unlocks, and advanced control. Subscription Options:
- weekly Plan – $3.99 per week + 3-Day Free Trial!
- Yearly Plan – $49.99 per year (~$0.99 per week). - Lifetime Plan- $69.99 One-time purchase unlocks all premium features forever.

Subscription Details: - Payment is charged upon confirmation of the subscription purchase. - Subscription will auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The renewal cost depends on the subscription plan, with a standard weekly Plan – $3.99 per week + 3-Day Free Trial!
- Yearly Plan – $49.99 per year (~$0.99 per week) and Lifetime Plan- $69.99. - A subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew as a paid subscription. - You can cancel or manage the automatic renewal of the free trial by adjusting your Account Settings after purchase. - Please note that any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a premium subscription during the free trial period. - For any other information, see our privacy policy and terms of use: +Privacy Policy: https://vividplaystudio.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html +Terms of Use: https://vividplaystudio.blogspot.com/p/terms-conditions.html

About

Focado

This app uses a charming knitting avocado character to motivate users to focus. As you concentrate, the avocado knits items that can be traded for decorations to upgrade its room. It offers features like deep focus mode and Pomodoro breaks to enhance productivity.

Highlights
  • Knitting mechanic with focus progress
  • Trade knitted items for room decorations
  • Deep focus mode to block distractions
  • Pomodoro break timer
  • Live Activity for Lock Screen tracking
  • Customizable room themes
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Meet Focado — a cozy focus timer where your concentration turns into handmade progress. When you focus, Avo — your tiny knitting avocado — starts knitting warm little beanies and gloves. Every stitch represents your focus. But if you interrupt the timer, Avo immediately drops the needles. Finish your session and Avo will trade the beanies and gloves they knitted for beautiful decorations to upgrade their room. The more you focus, the more Avo knits — and the cozier their world becomes. Now, you can also personalize your experience with a variety of Avocado skins. Unlock and choose your favorite Avo, and enjoy focusing with a character that fits your style. Focado is designed for students, workers, creators, and anyone who wants a calm, motivating way to stay consistent. Focus → Knit → Trade → Decorate. Simple, relaxing, and deeply rewarding. Why You’ll Love Focado Knitting Mechanic: Avo knits beanies and gloves as you stay focused Avocado Skins: Unlock and use different Avo styles to match your vibe Decoration Exchange: Completed sessions allow Avo to trade knitted items for new decorations Multiple Rooms: Decorate both Avo’s Study Room and Living Room to create your own cozy space Deep Focus Mode: Block distracting apps to protect your concentration and maximize Avo’s knitting Pomodoro Breaks: Give yourself a calm, refreshing break Live Activity: Track your timer progress right from the Lock Screen Room Themes: Cozy, Nature, Farmhouse, and more Focus Tags: Tag each session (Study, Work, Custom, and more) to understand what you focus on Detailed Stats: Track your focus time daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly Progress System: Strong focus = more knitting = more decorations How It Works Start a focus session Choose or create a Focus Tag for what you're working on Avo begins knitting beanies and gloves Stay focused while Avo keeps creating At the end, Avo trades knitted items for decorations Use decorations to customize both the Study Room and Living Room Review your stats and see how much you focused over time — and on what Personalize Avo with skins and grow their cozy world Privacy First All processing happens locally on your device. No data is uploaded, stored, or shared externally. Terms & Support Terms of Service: https://focadoapp.com/termsandconditions Privacy Policy: https://focadoapp.com/privacypolicy Support: support@focadoapp.com Start Your Cozy Focus Journey Build better focus habits, stay consistent, and grow Avo’s world one stitch at a time. Download Focado today — Avo is already holding the yarn.

Screenshots

Steps Unlock4 screens
Focado4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focado at 4.8 against Steps Unlock's 3.7. Focado also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). Steps Unlock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Steps Unlock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Focado sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focado holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focado has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps Unlock ships an update every 5 days, Focado every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Steps Unlock versus Focado: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteps UnlockFocado
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.4% of reviews
Number of ratings31.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB143 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVividplay studioModernist LTD

Customer experience

Steps Unlock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Focado

All ratings1,041 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative29.2%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Steps Unlock

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly with free trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Steps Unlock – Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Steps Unlock – Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Steps Unlock – Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Steps Unlock – Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Steps Unlock – Lifetime$69.99
13 purchases

Focado

Subscriptions7
  • Focado Monthly Pro1 Month trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Focado Monthly Pro2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Focado Monthly Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Focado Yearly Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Focado Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
  • Focado Yearly Pro3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Focado Yearly Pro$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Thinkcado$5.99
  • Smartcado$5.99
  • Brainycado$5.99
Show 3 more
  • Grungecado$5.99
  • Bookcado$5.99
  • Vibecado$5.99

Questions

Is Steps Unlock free?
Steps Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focado free?
Focado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steps Unlock or Focado?
Focado is rated higher. Steps Unlock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Focado averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Steps Unlock or Focado have ads?
Neither Steps Unlock nor Focado shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steps Unlock or Focado?
Steps Unlock ships an update every 5 days, and Focado every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps Unlock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focado on October 28, 2026.

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