# App Blocker vs ScrollSteps

The clearest difference is rating: App Blocker at 5.0 against ScrollSteps's 4.3. ScrollSteps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days 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.

App Blocker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

App Blocker ships an update every 4 weeks, ScrollSteps monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Blocker | ScrollSteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-and-detox/id6749894548/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollsteps-limit-screen-time/id6754535878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Armen Danielian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832698313) | [Emre Kilinc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550253855) |

## What reviewers say

### App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-and-detox/id6749894548)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annually Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### 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 App Blocker free?

App Blocker 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, App Blocker or ScrollSteps?

App Blocker is rated higher. App Blocker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ScrollSteps averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do App Blocker or ScrollSteps have ads?

App Blocker shows ads; ScrollSteps does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Blocker or ScrollSteps?

App Blocker ships an update every 4 weeks, and ScrollSteps monthly. Most recently, App Blocker 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.*