Comparison

Sip & Scroll vs Pedometer vs Screen Time

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

Head to head
About

Sip & Scroll

This app helps you manage screen time by turning scrolling into a self-care ritual. It encourages hydration and mindfulness, allowing you to set limits on distracting apps and enjoy them in controlled windows.

Highlights
  • Sip-to-Unlock hydration verification
  • Mind-Body Connection check-ins
  • Customizable Safe Containers for scrolling
  • Hydration tracking and care celebration
  • Individual app or category blocking
  • Mindful scrolling windows
Features
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Scroll Guilt-Free. Turn your screen time into a self-care ritual. Sip & Scroll is the first app blocker designed to nourish you, not punish you. Standard screen time control feels like a restrictive parent—it locks you out and makes you feel guilty. We take a different approach. We believe you don't need more discipline; you just need a gentle way to be present. YOUR NEW HEALTHY RITUAL Instead of fighting the urge to scroll, transform it into a moment of care. 1. Protect Your Peace: Select the apps that feel like noise (TikTok, Instagram, News). 2. The Gentle Pause: When you open them, we invite you to take a breath. 3. Sip to Unlock: Take a quick selfie drinking water. No strict rules, just a moment of care. 4. Mindful Windows: Enjoy 15 or 30 minutes of scrolling. When time is up, we gently reset your phone to "quiet mode." WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT You aren't broken, and you don't need "fixing." You just need to silence the noise so you can hear yourself think. Sip & Scroll helps you replace "doomscrolling" with hydration. It's the perfect tool for wellness living and anyone wanting the peace of a dumb phone without giving up their favorite apps. FEATURES DESIGNED FOR BALANCE Sip-to-Unlock: The only app limit that verifies you are prioritizing your body before you enter the digital world. Mind-Body Connection: Check in with how you feel before and after you scroll. Safe Containers: No more losing 2 hours to the feed. Celebrate Small Wins: Track "care," not performance. Custom Sanctuary: Block apps individually or shield entire categories when you need deep rest. STOP DOOMSCROLLING. START NOURISHING. Download today and find your balance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pedometer vs Screen Time

This app encourages healthier digital habits by linking physical activity to screen time. Earn minutes on your favorite apps by walking, helping you focus, be more productive, and improve mental wellness.

Highlights
  • Link steps to screen time
  • Select apps to limit
  • Set custom activity rules
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Integrates with Apple Health
  • Earned screen time without guilt
Features
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"Turn Your Steps into Screen Time – Move More, Scroll Smarter Our app helps you build healthier digital habits by linking physical activity with screen time. Walk to earn time on the apps you love, and take charge of your focus, productivity, and mental wellness. Reclaim Your Time and Focus Endless scrolling isn’t just consuming your screen time — it’s draining your energy, attention span, and overall well-being. Our app offers a smarter solution by encouraging movement as a way to earn access to distracting apps. A Healthier Balance Between Movement and Phone Use Transform your daily steps into earned screen time. By tying physical activity to app access, our app promotes a more mindful relationship with your phone. It's a simple way to support your mental health, reduce digital distractions, and stay active — all at once. Why Combine Walking and Screen Time? Our app connects fitness, mental clarity, and digital wellness. By requiring physical movement to unlock screen time, you’ll reduce mindless scrolling, stay focused, and build more intentional digital habits — without giving up the apps you love. How It Works: 1) Select Which Apps to Limit Choose the apps you'd like to restrict and regain control over your screen time using built-in app blocker tools. 2) Set Your Activity Rules For example: Earn 1 minute of app access for every 100 steps. You can adjust these rules based on your goals — whether it's limiting screen time, boosting fitness, or improving focus. 3) Track Your Steps Automatically Our app syncs with your phone’s step counter and integrates with Apple Health for smooth tracking across supported fitness devices. 4) Earn Time by Moving Meet your daily movement goals to unlock access to restricted apps. The more you move, the more time you earn — reinforcing positive habits over time. 5) Use Apps Without Guilt Enjoy your screen time knowing it was earned through movement and mindful use, not endless distraction. It’s screen time that supports your health, not harms it. We Respect Your Privacy Your data stays private. Our app uses secure integrations with your phone’s screen time features and does not store or share sensitive personal information. For full privacy details, check our terms on our website. Ready to Take Back Control? Break the cycle of digital overload. Start building a better relationship with your screen — one step at a time. Download our app today and start moving toward a healthier balance. Privacy Policy: https://hibu.app/vs/vs-privacy/ Terms of Use: https://hibu.app/vs/vs-terms/"

Screenshots

Sip & Scroll4 screens
Pedometer vs Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sip & Scroll at 7 against Pedometer vs Screen Time's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Sip & Scroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pedometer vs Screen Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sip & Scroll against 5.0 for Pedometer vs Screen Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sip & Scroll versus Pedometer vs Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSip & ScrollPedometer vs Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew WalwemaNikita Cheremisinov

Customer experience

Sip & Scroll

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pedometer vs Screen Time

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sip & Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Sip & Scroll Premium — Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Sip & Scroll Premium$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
2 purchases

Pedometer vs Screen Time

Subscriptions1
  • Screen vs Steps Pro – Weekly$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Screen vs Steps Pro — Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Sip & Scroll free?
Sip & Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pedometer vs Screen Time free?
Pedometer vs Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sip & Scroll or Pedometer vs Screen Time?
Pedometer vs Screen Time is rated higher. Sip & Scroll averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pedometer vs Screen Time averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sip & Scroll or Pedometer vs Screen Time have ads?
Neither Sip & Scroll nor Pedometer vs Screen Time shows ads.

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