Comparison

ZenLock vs StepBeat

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

Head to head
About

ZenLock

Features
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ZenLock is an App Blocking App that *forcefully* stops the apps you overuse. ◆ Simple Flow ・Select addictive apps like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, or games to block ・When you really need them, choose a temporary unlock time (15/30/60 minutes) → Unlocking requires passing a randomly generated 10-character challenge →→ This extra step makes you ask: “Do I really want this app badly enough to type it out?” ・Even while using the app, once the chosen time is up, it will be blocked again automatically → No more “I only meant 15 minutes on YouTube, but suddenly it’s been an hour…” ◆ Perfect for people who: ・Spend too much time on social media or video apps ・Struggle to stay focused on study or work because of their phone ・Lose sleep from late-night endless scrolling and regret it the next day ZenLock helps you change habits without relying on willpower. It’s ideal for anyone who feels guilty about wasted time, wants to secure focus for study, work, or side projects, or simply start a digital detox. ◆ Safe & Private ZenLock runs entirely on-device using iOS system features. No personal data is sent outside.

About

StepBeat

Features
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お気に入りの曲を流しながらビートに乗って歩いているとなんかテンション上がるよね?ね?そうだよね?(圧) なので需要があるか知らんけど、歩いている速度に応じて最適なテンポの曲をAppleMusicから再生してくれるアプリを作ってみました。 ちなみにおまけの機能でワークアウトを記録する機能もあるぞ! さあ歩いてビートを刻みまくろう!!!!縦ノリでウォーキングしまくるんや!!!!

Screenshots

ZenLock4 screens
StepBeat1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZenLock at none against StepBeat's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenLock ships an update every 5 days, StepBeat weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ZenLock versus StepBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenLockStepBeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkohei kishimotoYusei Tsumori

In-app purchases

None

ZenLock

No in-app purchases

None

StepBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenLock free?
ZenLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepBeat free?
StepBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZenLock or StepBeat have ads?
StepBeat shows ads; ZenLock does not.
Which is updated more often, ZenLock or StepBeat?
ZenLock ships an update every 5 days, and StepBeat weekly. Most recently, ZenLock was updated on November 12, 2026 and StepBeat on November 13, 2026.

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