Comparison

MoveScroll Screen Time Control vs StepQuest

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

Head to head
About

MoveScroll Screen Time Control

This app helps reduce mindless scrolling by letting you earn screen time through simple exercises. Set limits on distracting apps and complete short workouts to unlock access, fostering healthier digital habits and increasing daily movement.

Highlights
  • Exercise-based screen time
  • Earn app access through movement
  • Motion-based repetition recognition
  • Smart blocking of distracting apps
  • Detailed screen time insights
  • Support for Screen Time and Family Controls
Features
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MoveScroll — replace scrolling with a healthy habit! How often do you open social media “just for a minute” — and lose half an hour? MoveScroll helps reduce mindless scrolling and add more movement to your daily life. With MoveScroll, you earn screen time through simple exercises. Instead of endless feeds — short workouts that easily fit into your day. How it works: - choose the apps that distract you most - set screen time limits - complete simple exercises to unlock access 1 movement = 1 minute of screen time No strict bans. No pressure. Just a clear connection between scrolling and movement. What MoveScroll offers: - less mindless scrolling - more daily movement - helps improve focus and sleep quality - healthier screen habits - better sense of control and concentration - easy to fit into even the busiest schedule - more time for what truly matters Key features: - exercise-based screen time - 1 exercise = minutes of app access - motion-based repetition recognition - smart blocking of distracting apps - detailed screen time insights - support for Screen Time and Family Controls MoveScroll — less scrolling. More movement. More awareness. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/movescroll-privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/movescroll-terms-conditions

About

StepQuest

Features
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StepQuest turns your daily steps into an adventure. Count every step, reach your goal, and walk famous routes around the world one day at a time. TRACK YOUR DAY • Steps, distance, calories and floors climbed, all in one place • Daily step goal with a clear progress ring • Hour-by-hour timeline of when you walked • Works with Apple Health, so your data stays in sync GO ON A QUEST Pick a real-world route and every step moves you forward on the map. Walk from Mumbai to Goa, Delhi to Jaipur, New York to Philadelphia or London to Brighton, and celebrate milestones along the way. STAY MOTIVATED • Daily challenges: extra steps, a quick walk or keeping your streak alive • Multi-day challenges like the 10K Week • Goal streaks that reward consistency • Achievements to unlock as you go WALK, RUN OR HIKE Start a workout with GPS route tracking and see your path on the map when you finish. APPLE WATCH Check today's steps, start a walk and view your summary straight from your wrist. Add StepQuest complications to your watch face. WIDGETS See today's steps and goal progress on your Home Screen and Lock Screen without opening the app. HISTORY & INSIGHTS Look back at past days and weeks, spot trends and get a weekly summary of how you did. REMINDERS A morning nudge to walk, an evening goal check-in, streak reminders, quest milestone alerts and a weekly summary every Sunday. STEPQUEST PREMIUM Unlock more with a monthly, yearly or one-time lifetime purchase: • Smart Adaptive Goals that grow with you • Walking Score with a full breakdown and daily tips • Advanced Insights and Analytics: best walking times, pace and consistency • Unlimited Quests, including San Francisco to Los Angeles, London to Paris and Tokyo to Kyoto • Premium widgets: Walking Score, Quest Progress and Weekly Progress • Custom challenges with your own targets • Premium color themes PRIVACY FIRST StepQuest reads your activity from Apple Health only with your permission. Built entirely with Apple frameworks, no third-party trackers or ads. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/stepquest-termsconditions Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/stepquest-privacypolicy StepQuest is not a medical device and is intended for general fitness and wellness only.

Screenshots

MoveScroll Screen Time Control4 screens
StepQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepQuest at every 2 days against MoveScroll Screen Time Control's every 11 days. StepQuest also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. MoveScroll Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StepQuest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoveScroll Screen Time Control ships an update every 11 days, StepQuest every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MoveScroll Screen Time Control versus StepQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoveScroll Screen Time ControlStepQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB14 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFITSTARS FZCOVarsha Patel

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MoveScroll Screen Time Control

Subscriptions6
  • MoveScroll Premium1 Month trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • MoveScroll Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • MoveScroll Premium$9.991 Month
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  • MoveScroll Premium3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • MoveScroll Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • MoveScroll Creator Premium Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

StepQuest

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$4.991 Month
  • yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is MoveScroll Screen Time Control free?
MoveScroll Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepQuest free?
StepQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MoveScroll Screen Time Control or StepQuest have ads?
Both MoveScroll Screen Time Control and StepQuest show ads.
Which is updated more often, MoveScroll Screen Time Control or StepQuest?
MoveScroll Screen Time Control ships an update every 11 days, and StepQuest every 2 days. Most recently, MoveScroll Screen Time Control was updated on October 21, 2026 and StepQuest on October 30, 2026.

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