Steps vs StepScroll Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steps
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Stop procrastinating. Start moving. Steps gives your daily walk a deadline. Set a step goal and a cutoff time. If you reach your goal before the deadline, everything stays unlocked. If you don’t, your selected apps lock until tomorrow. It’s a simple system that removes excuses and keeps you accountable. How does it work? 1. Set your daily step goal 2. Choose a deadline for the day 3. Pick the apps you want locked if you miss it Now your day has a rule: • Walk before the deadline. • Reach your goal and your apps stay unlocked. • Miss it and they lock until the next day. Designed to prevent procrastination! Many people plan to walk later… and never do. Steps fixes that by giving your activity a clear deadline and consequence. Instead of saying “I’ll walk later”, you’ll find yourself thinking: “I should go now.” Stay motivated • Live step tracking • Time remaining until your deadline • Daily streak tracking • Weekly step progress • A monster that reacts to your progress Emergency Unblocks Need access unexpectedly? You get a small number of emergency unblocks each week. Use them wisely. Walk now. Not later.
StepScroll Screen Time Control
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.
- 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
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Walk to unlock your apps. It's that simple. StepScroll turns your daily steps into screen time currency. Walk more, earn minutes, then spend them to unlock the apps you love. When your time runs out, apps lock again—no willpower needed. How it works: • Walk throughout your day (steps sync automatically via Apple Health) • Claim your earned minutes from the dashboard • Unlock restricted apps for a timed session • Apps re-lock when time expires—back to walking! Why it works: Your brain craves dopamine from scrolling. StepScroll doesn't fight that—it redirects it. Now you'll crave walking because that's how you earn your scroll time. Same reward, zero guilt. Features: • Automatic step tracking via HealthKit • Adjustable difficulty (100-1000 steps per minute) • Real-time countdown timer during unlock sessions • Weekly progress calendar • Choose exactly which apps to restrict • Unused minutes automatically refund Results people are seeing: "Lost 15 pounds in 3 months just walking for my social media time." — Alex "My screen time dropped from 5 hours to 2. Now I actually enjoy going outside." — Jamie Turn your phone addiction into a walking habit. Your future self will thank you. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stepscroll.com/privacy Contact: team@stepscroll.com Questions or feedback? Email us at team@stepscroll.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps at none against StepScroll Screen Time Control's 2. Steps also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). StepScroll Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. StepScroll Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.
Steps ships an update daily, StepScroll Screen Time Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steps | StepScroll Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Duenez Ramirez | APPIKO LTD |
In-app purchases
Steps
No in-app purchases
StepScroll Screen Time Control
- StepScroll Premium$9.991 Month
- StepScroll Premium$29.991 Year
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