Comparison

Steps Unlock vs WalkBlock

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

WalkBlock

This app encourages physical activity by linking your steps to unlocking your phone's apps. Earn your screen time by walking, block distractions until you meet your daily step goal, and enjoy your apps guilt-free while improving your health.

Highlights
  • Step-based app blocker
  • Integrates with Apple HealthKit
  • Customizable daily step goals
  • Achievement and streak tracking
  • App and category blocking
  • Detailed statistics and progress tracking
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Welcome to WalkBlock, your guide to a healthier, calmer relationship with your phone. Whether you are trying to reduce screen time, beat brain rot, or simply feel more present in your day, WalkBlock is here to help. One step at a time. Here is how it works. You pick the apps that pull you in: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Snapchat and WalkBlock gently blocks them until you hit your daily step goal. Walk your steps, unlock your apps. It is that simple. No harsh restrictions. No guilt. Just a small, healthy deal you make with yourself every single day. Most people spend five to six hours on their phones without really choosing to. WalkBlock does not judge that. It just gives your body something to do first. And when you start moving, something shifts. You feel clearer. More present. Like your day belongs to you again. WALK TO UNLOCK Transform your screen time into step time. Choose any app or category to block: Social Media, Games, Entertainment - and set a daily step goal that feels right for you, anywhere from 3,000 to 15,000 steps or more. The moment you hit it, everything unlocks automatically. No reminders. No willpower. Just the quiet satisfaction of earning your time. WalkBlock users walk an average of 2,000 more steps per day. Steps that make digital detox feel effortless. Steps toward better focus, better sleep, and a phone that finally feels like a tool again, not a trap. BLOCK SOCIAL MEDIA. EARN IT BACK. WalkBlock is a social media blocker that rewards movement. Block individual apps or entire categories and set your own rules. Use it as a dopamine detox, a doomscrolling cure, or simply a way to build healthier daily habits around your phone. However you use it, the result is the same, less mindless scrolling, more time doing the things that actually matter. Unlike other screen time apps that rely on willpower alone, WalkBlock gives your body a job to do. Your steps are the key. Walk more, unlock more. It is the only app blocker free of complicated setups and hard-to-break habits that does not ask you to resist your phone, it asks you to move instead. WHY YOUR SCREEN TIME IS HOLDING YOU BACK The average attention span on a digital screen is now just 47 seconds. High screen use is linked to a 61% higher chance of feeling anxious and a 45% higher chance of feeling low. Blue light at night disrupts your deep sleep, leaving you slower and foggier the next day. Every step you take with WalkBlock is a step toward reversing all of that. And it happens automatically. BUILD A HABIT THAT LASTS Small steps become big changes. WalkBlock keeps you motivated with streak tracking, a visual weekly calendar, and over 30+ achievements across six rarity tiers - common, uncommon, rare, super rare, athlete, and legendary. Watch your progress build week by week. Detailed statistics show your step history, goal achievement rates, and activity trends over time. Watch your screen time fall as your step count rises. DESIGNED AROUND YOUR HEALTH WalkBlock integrates with Apple HealthKit, tracking your steps automatically with no manual input. Blocks and unlocks happen in real time as your step count grows. Set your goal once and let WalkBlock take care of the rest. COMPLETELY PRIVATE Everything in WalkBlock stays on your device. We use Apple HealthKit and the Screen Time API to track your steps and manage your apps. Your data never leaves your phone. No account required. No cloud storage. We never collect, store, or transmit your information. Download WalkBlock today and take your first step toward a calmer, more present life. Subscription is required to use App features. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited apps, unlimited categories, and every feature unlocked. https://walkblock.app/terms https://walkblock.app/privacy

Screenshots

Steps Unlock4 screens
WalkBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WalkBlock at 4.8 against Steps Unlock's 3.7. WalkBlock also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 3). Steps Unlock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 WalkBlock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WalkBlock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WalkBlock has 36 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, WalkBlock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Steps Unlock versus WalkBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteps UnlockWalkBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.6% of reviews
Number of ratings336 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVividplay studioEsnap Labs LLC

Customer experience

Steps Unlock

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

WalkBlock

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
7 purchases

WalkBlock

Subscriptions5
  • Walkblock Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Walkblock Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Walkblock Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Walkblock Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
  • Walkblock Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Walkblock Pro Lifetime$14.99
  • Walkblock Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Steps Unlock free?
Steps Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WalkBlock free?
WalkBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steps Unlock or WalkBlock?
WalkBlock is rated higher. Steps Unlock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while WalkBlock averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.
Do Steps Unlock or WalkBlock have ads?
Neither Steps Unlock nor WalkBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steps Unlock or WalkBlock?
Steps Unlock ships an update every 5 days, and WalkBlock every 9 days. Most recently, Steps Unlock was updated on October 13, 2026 and WalkBlock on October 15, 2026.

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