Comparison

StepScroll Screen Time Control 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

StepScroll Screen Time Control

This app converts your daily steps into unlockable screen time for your favorite apps. Walk to earn minutes, then spend them to access your phone, and get back to walking when your time is up.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking via HealthKit
  • Adjustable difficulty for step-to-minute conversion
  • Real-time countdown timer for unlock sessions
  • Weekly progress calendar
  • Selectable app restrictions
  • Automatic refund of unused minutes
Features
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Walk to unlock your apps. It's that simple. StepScroll turns your daily steps into screen time currency. Walk more, earn minutes, then spend them to unlock the apps you love. When your time runs out, apps lock again—no willpower needed. How it works: • Walk throughout your day (steps sync automatically via Apple Health) • Claim your earned minutes from the dashboard • Unlock restricted apps for a timed session • Apps re-lock when time expires—back to walking! Why it works: Your brain craves dopamine from scrolling. StepScroll doesn't fight that—it redirects it. Now you'll crave walking because that's how you earn your scroll time. Same reward, zero guilt. Features: • Automatic step tracking via HealthKit • Adjustable difficulty (100-1000 steps per minute) • Real-time countdown timer during unlock sessions • Weekly progress calendar • Choose exactly which apps to restrict • Unused minutes automatically refund Results people are seeing: "Lost 15 pounds in 3 months just walking for my social media time." — Alex "My screen time dropped from 5 hours to 2. Now I actually enjoy going outside." — Jamie Turn your phone addiction into a walking habit. Your future self will thank you. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stepscroll.com/privacy Contact: team@stepscroll.com Questions or feedback? Email us at team@stepscroll.com

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

StepScroll Screen Time Control3 screens
Screen Time Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

StepScroll Screen Time Control and Screen Time Control 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. StepScroll Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
StepScroll Screen Time Control versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepScroll Screen Time ControlScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPPIKO LTDNadiia Martyniuk

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StepScroll Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • StepScroll Premium$9.991 Month
  • StepScroll Premium$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Screen Time Control

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

Questions

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

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