Comparison

Steps vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Steps

Features
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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.

About

Screen Time Control

Features
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Stepely – Walk Less Scroll. More Life. Stepely is a modern screen time app designed to help you scroll less and live more. It reduces screen time by turning movement into access — your apps unlock only when you walk. Instead of fighting distractions with willpower, Stepely makes scrolling intentional. If you want more time on your phone, you earn it with real steps. How Stepely Works • Select the apps that cause the most scrolling • Screen time runs out naturally as you use them • Walk to earn more time — every step counts No harsh blocks. No waiting until tomorrow. Just move and unlock. Why Stepely Helps You Scroll Less • Scrolling stops being automatic • Screen time feels earned, not wasted • Encourages short walking breaks instead of endless loops • Reduces guilt and improves focus Stepely doesn’t punish you — it gently nudges you back to real life. Key Features • Reduce screen time by earning app access with steps • Custom step • Automatic app blocking when time runs out • Deep Focus Perfect For • Doomscrollers and phone addicts • People who want a realistic digital detox • Users tired of disabling screen time limits • Anyone seeking a healthier screen habit Privacy & Security • Uses Apple Health for step tracking • No data selling or tracking ads • Built with Apple’s privacy-first frameworks Stepely fits naturally into your day, helping you reduce scrolling without feeling restricted. Stepely Premium unlocks unlimited app selection and all advanced features Walk more. Scroll less. Download Stepely and take control of your screen time — step by step. Privacy Policy: https://sunsetapp.store/privacy Terms of Use: https://sunsetapp.store/terms

Screenshots

Steps3 screens
Screen Time Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps at none against Screen Time Control's 2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Steps versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepsScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony Duenez RamirezNadiia Martyniuk

In-app purchases

None

Steps

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Steps free?
Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Steps or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither Steps nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

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