StepScroll Screen Time Control vs Schlep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Schlep
This app encourages you to walk by locking your most distracting applications. Earn steps to unlock your chosen apps like social media and games, providing a tangible reason to be more active and reduce screen time.
- Lock distracting apps
- Unlock apps with steps
- Customizable step rates
- No daily goals
- Reduces screen time
- Encourages walking
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Schlep locks the apps you pick. Your steps unlock them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that eat your day. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, games. 2. Walk. Every step counts from the first one. No daily goal to clear. 3. Spend them on the apps you locked. The rate fits how much you already walk, and you can make it easier or stricter. Walking is the only way in. No delay screens, no breathing exercises, no willpower checks. WHO IT IS FOR - People whose screen time doubles on the days they never leave the couch. - People who have installed three app blockers and turned all three off by Thursday. - People who would walk more if their phone gave them a reason. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Schlep at daily against StepScroll Screen Time Control's every 4 days. Schlep also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. StepScroll Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Schlep sells 4 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 — 5.0 for StepScroll Screen Time Control against 5.0 for Schlep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
StepScroll Screen Time Control ships an update every 4 days, Schlep daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepScroll Screen Time Control | Schlep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APPIKO LTD | RK LABS, LLC |
Customer experience
StepScroll Screen Time Control
Schlep
In-app purchases
StepScroll Screen Time Control
- StepScroll Premium$9.991 Month
- StepScroll Premium$29.991 Year
Schlep
- Schlep Premium$9.991 Month
- Schlep Premium$19.991 Year
- Schlep Premium$29.991 Year
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- Schlep Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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