Comparison

Screen Time Control vs WalkBy

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

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SugarLock is the app lock for iPhone that makes screen time control rewarding. Unlike typical app blockers that just restrict access, SugarLock gamifies digital wellness by connecting your phone usage to physical activity. Lock apps you choose, unlock them by walking – it's that simple. Transform your iPhone into a minimalist phone that rewards healthy behavior instead of mindless scrolling. TWO WAYS TO LOCK APPS & BUILD BETTER HABITS Choose the quest mode that fits your lifestyle: FOOD QUEST MODE - Perfect for Meal-Based Routines • Take a photo of your meal to start a quest • Selected apps lock for 3-4 hours • Walk to progressively unlock each app • Recognizes 300+ foods with AI (pizza, salad, sushi, and more) • Flexible timing based on when you eat • Combines food awareness with post-meal activity Want to create a dumb phone experience after eating? Food Quest transforms your phone into a movement-driven device that only unlocks as you walk. DAILY QUEST MODE - Classic App Locker with a Twist • All selected apps automatically lock at midnight • Walk throughout the day to unlock them progressively • Each app has its own step goal • Hit your daily targets for full access • Perfect for building consistent routines • Traditional screen time control meets fitness gamification Daily Quest is the ultimate minimalist phone solution – your apps stay locked until you've earned them through movement. POWERFUL APP LOCK FEATURES Smart App Selection • Choose exactly which apps to lock (social media, games, news, etc.) • Premium: Unlimited app blocking • Works with any iPhone app Real-Time Tracking • HealthKit integration for accurate step counting • Live progress bars show unlock status • Quest history with statistics • 7-day activity charts • Current streak tracking You Stay in Control • Emergency override phrase for urgent access • Switch quest modes (24-hour cooldown prevents gaming the system) • Customize step goals per app • Full control over which apps to lock/unlock Food Recognition Technology • Built-in AI recognizes 300+ foods • Pizza, burgers, salads, sushi, tacos, and more • Food photos saved to your library for meal tracking • Optional feature (Daily Quest works without it) Beautiful Design • Clean, motivating interface • Animated progress indicators • Quest completion celebrations • Dark mode support • Intuitive onboarding WHY SUGARLOCK IS DIFFERENT Most app lockers and screen time control apps just block access. That's frustrating and often leads to disabling the blocker entirely. SugarLock flips the script: every app unlock is earned through physical activity. This creates positive reinforcement – you WANT to walk because it unlocks your apps. The result? Less phone addiction, more movement, better habits. It's the perfect balance between a minimalist phone experience and staying connected when you need to be. IDEAL FOR: Breaking phone addiction and doomscrolling Building a healthier relationship with your device Post-meal walking habits (great for digestion & wellness) Creating intentional "dumb phone" time Productivity and deep focus sessions Digital minimalism without going extreme Combining fitness goals with screen time management Anyone wanting an app locker that actually works PRIVACY & SECURITY Your data, your device, your control: • All data stored locally on your iPhone • No account required • No data collected or sold • HealthKit data never leaves your device • Photos saved to your library only • Complete transparency We don't track you, monitor you, or monetize your data. Period. HEALTHKIT INTEGRATION SugarLock reads your step count via Apple HealthKit to track quest progress and unlock apps. Your health data remains private on your device and is never shared with third parties. Terms of Use: https://rudeus.io/sugarlock/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://rudeus.io/sugarlock/privacy.html

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WalkBy

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Steps Unlock helps you build a daily walking habit by requiring you to walk before you can access your apps. Set a step goal, lock the apps you spend too much time on, and unlock them only by walking. It's a simple idea that works. The more you walk, the more you earn your screen time. How It Works Choose which apps to lock. Set your daily step goal. Walk to hit your target and your locked apps become available. Miss your goal, and those apps stay locked until you move. Flexible Unlock Modes - Rest of Day unlocks your apps until midnight once you reach your goal. - Time-Limited gives you a set number of hours before apps lock again. - Evening Re-Lock lets apps lock back at a time you choose. - Session Mode earns you timed app sessions each time you walk. Why Steps Unlock Most people know they should walk more and scroll less. Steps Unlock gives you the push you need by tying your screen time to real movement. No complicated setup, no fitness tracking you'll never check. Just walk and unlock. Steps Unlock uses your iPhone pedometer to count your steps in the background with minimal battery impact. The application contain in-App Purchases: weekly : $2.99 yearly: $29.99 Privacy Policy: https://pixooapps.com/steplocker/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
WalkBy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screen Time Control and WalkBy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 $2.99 per 7 days and WalkBy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Screen Time Control versus WalkBy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlWalkBy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy SisonPixoo LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • SugarLock Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • SugarLock Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
2 purchases

WalkBy

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WalkBy free?
WalkBy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or WalkBy have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor WalkBy shows ads.

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