Comparison

Screen Time vs StepOpen

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time

Features
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Your phone. Your rules. BurnToScroll flips the script on screen-time apps. Instead of begging you to put your phone down, it lets you earn the right to use it — one rep at a time. How it works Pick what to block (TikTok, Instagram, X, Reddit — anything). Choose a daily exercise goal. When you're out of screen time, your apps lock until you earn more. 1 pushup = 1.5 minutes. 1 squat = 45 seconds. 30 seconds of plank = 3 minutes — and you can tune every rate yourself. The AI camera counts every rep — no manual tapping, no cheating. Why it works Willpower-based blockers fail because they fight your brain. BurnToScroll replaces the dopamine loop. The same hit you got from doomscrolling, you now get from finishing a set. Real movement, real reward. What you get • AI rep counting via on-device pose detection — no cloud, no uploads • Real app blocking through Apple Family Controls — the apps actually lock • Three exercises: pushups, squats, planks • Custom rates: set your own earn rate for each exercise • Streaks, 31 achievements, 15 levels — earn your XP, not just your minutes • Beautiful weekly and monthly progress charts • Shareable workout cards for Instagram, TikTok, X • Works fully offline (we only hit the network for purchases) • No account. No email. No tracking. What's different Most screen-time apps ask you to behave. BurnToScroll makes you sweat. No mindfulness lectures, no shame timers — just a clean trade: move your body, unlock your phone. Try it free 3-day free trial. After that, pick weekly or annual — cancel anytime. Privacy first Your camera never leaves your phone. Pose detection runs entirely on-device. We don't see your video, your face, or your form. We don't have an account system to leak. Built for people who've tried every blocker and lost. Time to earn it instead. Terms of Use: https://vishwesh9.github.io/gomoba/burn_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://vishwesh9.github.io/gomoba/burn_privacy.html

About

StepOpen

Features
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StepOpen is the "walk to unlock" app. Lock the apps that distract you (social, video, games) and unlock them once you reach today's step goal. The more you walk, the more of the time your phone was taking comes back to you. Instead of guilt or pressure, it turns moving your body into the "key" - a gentle digital detox habit. It's simple 1. Choose the apps you want to lock 2. Set the steps needed to unlock them (2,000 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 8,000) 3. Until you reach that count, the chosen apps stay locked 4. Walk, and they open automatically Free - Lock up to 2 apps - Unlock step by step as you walk - This week's records (achievements, streaks, charts) - Morning reminder / almost-there notifications - One temporary unlock per day (an escape hatch for when you really need it) StepOpen Pro - Lock unlimited apps - Custom step goals (add unlock targets that fit you) - Schedules / time-of-day rules - Detailed records & insights (month / year, trends) - Strict Mode (rules you can't relax for a set period, for when you're serious) Privacy first Your steps (Health) and your choice of locked apps are, as a rule, processed only on your device and never sent to an external server. We can't know your step details or which apps you locked. May walking become the most pleasant way to put some distance between you and your phone. ---------- StepOpen Pro (auto-renewable subscription) - Monthly plan: ¥600 / month - Yearly plan: ¥4,800 / year (about 33% off) - New users get a 7-day free trial - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription auto-renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. If you cancel during the trial, you won't be charged. - Terms of Use: https://rai-prs.github.io/stepopen-web/terms.html - Privacy Policy: https://rai-prs.github.io/stepopen-web/privacy.html

Screenshots

Screen Time4 screens
StepOpen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepOpen at daily against Screen Time's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and StepOpen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time ships an update every 3 weeks, StepOpen daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Screen Time versus StepOpen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen TimeStepOpen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVishwen Labs (OPC) Private LimitedTakumi Shirai

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$24.991 Year
4 purchases

StepOpen

Subscriptions4
  • StepOpen Plus 月額$1.991 Month
  • StepOpen Pro 月額7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • StepOpen Plus 年額$19.991 Year
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  • StepOpen Pro 年額7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time free?
Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepOpen free?
StepOpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time or StepOpen have ads?
Neither Screen Time nor StepOpen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time or StepOpen?
Screen Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and StepOpen daily. Most recently, Screen Time was updated on October 9, 2026 and StepOpen on October 5, 2026.

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