# Step Guard vs Dumbphone

The clearest difference is rating: Step Guard at 5.0 against Dumbphone's 4.4. Dumbphone's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Guard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Dumbphone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Guard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumbphone has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step Guard ships an update every 5 days, Dumbphone every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Guard | Dumbphone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-guard-screen-time-block/id6745701169/reviews)** | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbphone-limit-distractions/id6748819902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Ondora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813394563) | [Umer Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827456573) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-guard-screen-time-block/id6745701169)

This app transforms your steps into screen time, locking distracting apps and websites until you reach your daily step goal. It encourages physical activity by making movement the key to accessing your phone.

**Highlights:** Set daily step or walk goals, Lock selected apps and websites, Automatic unlock upon goal achievement, Syncs with Apple Watch and Apple Health, Group challenges for accountability, Detailed movement insights (Premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepGuard Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StepGuard Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| StepGuard Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Dumbphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbphone-limit-distractions/id6748819902)

Transform your smartphone into a distraction-free device with a minimalist interface. Curate essential apps, block distracting ones, and gain insights into your usage patterns. Designed for digital wellness and focused productivity.

**Highlights:** Customizable home widget, Curate essential apps, Detox mode to block distractions, Local screen time insights, iOS Shortcuts integration, Minimalist dark theme, Privacy-focused local storage

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Free | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Guard free?

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

### Is Dumbphone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Guard or Dumbphone?

Step Guard is rated higher. Step Guard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dumbphone averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do Step Guard or Dumbphone have ads?

Neither Step Guard nor Dumbphone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Guard or Dumbphone?

Step Guard ships an update every 5 days, and Dumbphone every 10 days. Most recently, Step Guard was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dumbphone on October 25, 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.*