Comparison

Pedometer vs Screen Time vs WalkUnlock

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

Head to head
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/"

About

WalkUnlock

This app rewards you with screen time for walking, helping you build healthy habits. Earn minutes by tracking your steps and unlock your favorite apps for a set duration. It's designed to reduce phone addiction and encourage physical activity.

Highlights
  • Walk to earn screen time minutes
  • Customizable step-to-minute conversion
  • Automatic app blocking
  • Timed sessions with re-blocking
  • Real-time step tracking
  • Privacy-first on-device data
Features
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WalkUnlock transforms walking into screen time. Every step you take earns you minutes to use your favorite apps. Want more screen time? Take a walk! HOW IT WORKS - Walk to earn minutes (customizable: 20-2000 steps per minute) - Choose which apps to manage - Start a timed session to unlock your apps - Apps automatically re-block when time expires - Unused minutes carry over to the next day KEY FEATURES - Real-time step tracking with CoreMotion - Automatic app blocking when time runs out - Customizable conversion rate (default: 40 steps = 1 minute) - Timed sessions with automatic re-blocking - Daily progress tracking with visual step goals - Premium emergency unlock for urgent access - No daily limits - earn as much time as you walk! - Privacy-first: all data stays on your device PERFECT FOR - Breaking phone addiction - Building healthy walking habits - Parents managing kids' screen time - Anyone wanting to balance movement and technology - Productivity enthusiasts PREMIUM FEATURES - Emergency unlock (15 minutes on-demand access) - Priority support - Future premium features WalkUnlock helps you build healthier habits by connecting physical activity with digital access. The more you move, the more freedom you earn. Requires iOS 16.0+, Motion & Fitness permission for step tracking, and Screen Time API permission for app management. Terms of Use: https://dapper-lycra-c63.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-WalkUnlock-29c6fbdd42ac80d9971ffcfa517bde0d Privacy Policy: https://dapper-lycra-c63.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-WalkUnlock-28e6fbdd42ac80599cabe227d7562508

Screenshots

Pedometer vs Screen Time4 screens
WalkUnlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WalkUnlock 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. Pedometer vs Screen Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and WalkUnlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 — 5.0 for Pedometer vs Screen Time against 5.0 for WalkUnlock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pedometer vs Screen Time versus WalkUnlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedometer vs Screen TimeWalkUnlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita CheremisinovHaroon Qahtan

Customer experience

Pedometer vs Screen Time

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

WalkUnlock

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pedometer vs Screen Time

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

WalkUnlock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pedometer vs Screen Time free?
Pedometer vs Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WalkUnlock free?
WalkUnlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pedometer vs Screen Time or WalkUnlock?
Pedometer vs Screen Time and WalkUnlock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Pedometer vs Screen Time or WalkUnlock have ads?
Neither Pedometer vs Screen Time nor WalkUnlock shows ads.

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