# WalkBlock vs Tonic

WalkBlock and Tonic both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Tonic's written reviews are positive against 83% of WalkBlock's. Tonic also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WalkBlock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tonic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WalkBlock against 5.0 for Tonic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of WalkBlock's written reviews are positive against 96% of Tonic's.

WalkBlock ships an update every 9 days, Tonic every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WalkBlock | Tonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkblock-screen-time-control/id6756827348/reviews) | **[5.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonic-earn-screen-time/id6760635258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 164 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Esnap Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827811872) | [Sets Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885438054) |

## What reviewers say

### WalkBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkblock-screen-time-control/id6756827348)

This app encourages physical activity by linking your steps to unlocking your phone's apps. Earn your screen time by walking, block distractions until you meet your daily step goal, and enjoy your apps guilt-free while improving your health.

**Highlights:** Step-based app blocker, Integrates with Apple HealthKit, Customizable daily step goals, Achievement and streak tracking, App and category blocking, Detailed statistics and progress tracking

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkblock Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Walkblock Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Walkblock Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Walkblock Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Walkblock Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Walkblock Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Walkblock Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Tonic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonic-earn-screen-time/id6760635258)

This app helps you build good habits by making them unlock your other apps. It allows you to set limits on distracting apps and rewards productive behavior. You can customize rules to integrate with your existing life and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Habit-based app unlocking, Customizable screen time limits, Integration with Apple Health, Flexible rule setting, Productive minute banking, Escalating pause feature

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tonic Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Tonic Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WalkBlock free?

WalkBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tonic free?

Tonic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WalkBlock or Tonic?

Tonic is rated higher. WalkBlock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Tonic averages 5.0 from 43 ratings.

### Do WalkBlock or Tonic have ads?

Neither WalkBlock nor Tonic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WalkBlock or Tonic?

WalkBlock ships an update every 9 days, and Tonic every 4 days. Most recently, WalkBlock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tonic on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*