Comparison

StepScroll Screen Time Control vs MisoWalk

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

MisoWalk

This app encourages daily walking by connecting your steps to a virtual companion's happiness and progress. Earn rewards to customize its world and unlock new features. It integrates with HealthKit for seamless step tracking.

Highlights
  • Daily step tracking via HealthKit
  • Virtual pet mood and relationship progression
  • Coin rewards for reaching step goals
  • Unlockable themes and room customization
  • Daily word mini-game (Purrdle)
  • Optional premium subscription for advanced features
Features
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MisoWalk is a cozy walking companion that turns your daily steps into a bond with Miso. Walk each day to brighten Miso’s mood, build your streak, grow your bond level, and earn coins when you reach your 10,000-step goal. Use coins to unlock themes and decorate Miso’s little world. MisoWalk uses Apple HealthKit to read your step count so Miso can update daily progress, mood, streaks, bond progress, and rewards. Health data stays on your device and is not sold or shared. Features: • Daily step progress powered by Apple HealthKit • Miso’s mood changes as you walk • Streaks, bond levels, and relationship progress • Coin rewards for reaching your daily walking goal • Themes and room customization • Purrdle, a daily word mini-game • Optional Miso Premium for expanded bond insights, premium themes, and bonus features Miso Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription. Subscription length and price are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID through the App Store. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://misowalkprivacypolicy.notion.site/MisoWalk-Privacy-Policy-6ae160fffe69435793eaeddc7fdb469e Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ MisoWalk is not a medical or fitness diagnosis app. It is a playful walking companion designed to make daily movement feel more rewarding.

Screenshots

StepScroll Screen Time Control3 screens
MisoWalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

StepScroll Screen Time Control and MisoWalk are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 MisoWalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StepScroll Screen Time Control against 5.0 for MisoWalk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
StepScroll Screen Time Control versus MisoWalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepScroll Screen Time ControlMisoWalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPPIKO LTDGregory Jolly

Customer experience

StepScroll Screen Time Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MisoWalk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StepScroll Screen Time Control

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

MisoWalk

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is StepScroll Screen Time Control free?
StepScroll Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MisoWalk free?
MisoWalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepScroll Screen Time Control or MisoWalk?
StepScroll Screen Time Control and MisoWalk are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do StepScroll Screen Time Control or MisoWalk have ads?
Neither StepScroll Screen Time Control nor MisoWalk shows ads.

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