Comparison

Steps Unlock vs TrainerPulse

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

Head to head
About

Steps Unlock

This app helps you stay focused by locking selected applications until you reach a set number of daily steps. It encourages physical activity and productivity by turning screen time into step time, promoting healthier habits.

Highlights
  • Set daily step goals
  • Choose apps to lock
  • Walk to unlock apps
  • Build healthy habits
  • Stay focused on tasks
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Tired of wasting time on distracting apps? With StepUnlock, your selected apps stay locked until you walk a certain number of steps. Stay active, stay productive — and turn your screen time into step time! Set your daily step goals Choose which apps to lock Walk to unlock them — simple as that! Build healthy habits while staying focused Move more. Unlock more. Become unstoppable. Terms of Use: https://litappslab.com/terms

About

TrainerPulse

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TrainerPulse is the all-in-one platform for personal trainers and gym owners to manage clients, track progress, and grow their business. KEY FEATURES: Client Management - Track all your clients in one place - Monitor workout adherence, progress photos, and health metrics - Send messages and stay connected with your clients Smart Scheduling - Manage class schedules and session bookings - Automatic reminders and notifications - Location-based multi-gym support Health & Fitness Tracking - Apple HealthKit integration for steps, sleep, heart rate, and more - Daily readiness scores based on real health data - Progress tracking with photos and measurements Business Tools - Revenue and earnings dashboard - Client retention insights - Multi-location gym management Built for trainers, by trainers. TrainerPulse helps you focus on what matters — your clients.

Screenshots

Steps Unlock4 screens
TrainerPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrainerPulse at none against Steps Unlock's 5. TrainerPulse also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Steps Unlock's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price 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. Steps Unlock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TrainerPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps Unlock ships an update weekly, TrainerPulse every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Steps Unlock versus TrainerPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteps UnlockTrainerPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (127 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings127 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLit Apps LLC (Mobile)Wasatch Peak Software LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Steps Unlock

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Reference Subsctiption7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Reference Subsctiption$9.991 Year
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  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
None

TrainerPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steps Unlock free?
Steps Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrainerPulse free?
TrainerPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steps Unlock or TrainerPulse have ads?
Neither Steps Unlock nor TrainerPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steps Unlock or TrainerPulse?
Steps Unlock ships an update weekly, and TrainerPulse every 2 months. Most recently, Steps Unlock was updated on October 7, 2026 and TrainerPulse on October 5, 2026.

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