# WalkUnlock vs StepScroll Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepScroll Screen Time Control at every 4 days against WalkUnlock's every 3 months. WalkUnlock's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WalkUnlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StepScroll Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WalkUnlock against 5.0 for StepScroll Screen Time Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WalkUnlock has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WalkUnlock ships an update every 3 months, StepScroll Screen Time Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WalkUnlock | StepScroll Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkunlock-reduce-screen-time/id6753917635/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepscroll-screen-time-control/id6757226912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haroon Qahtan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775106912) | [APPIKO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857570203) |

## What reviewers say

### WalkUnlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkunlock-reduce-screen-time/id6753917635)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### StepScroll Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepscroll-screen-time-control/id6757226912)

This app converts your daily steps into unlockable screen time for your favorite apps. Walk to earn minutes, then spend them to access your phone, and get back to walking when your time is up.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking via HealthKit, Adjustable difficulty for step-to-minute conversion, Real-time countdown timer for unlock sessions, Weekly progress calendar, Selectable app restrictions, Automatic refund of unused minutes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepScroll Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| StepScroll Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WalkUnlock free?

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

### Is StepScroll Screen Time Control free?

StepScroll Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WalkUnlock or StepScroll Screen Time Control?

WalkUnlock and StepScroll Screen Time Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do WalkUnlock or StepScroll Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither WalkUnlock nor StepScroll Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WalkUnlock or StepScroll Screen Time Control?

WalkUnlock ships an update every 3 months, and StepScroll Screen Time Control every 4 days. Most recently, WalkUnlock was updated on September 23, 2026 and StepScroll Screen Time Control on September 28, 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.*