# Steps vs Screen Time Control

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Duenez Ramirez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852915815) | [Nadiia Martyniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757187452) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-screen-time-control/id6755275144)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-stepely/id6758095067)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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