Comparison

StepTower vs Flow

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

Head to head
About

StepTower

This app encourages physical activity by locking distracting applications behind a step-based unlocking system. Users place apps on different tower floors, with higher floors requiring more steps to access. Reaching daily step goals frees up all apps for the day.

Highlights
  • Lock distracting apps with steps
  • Place apps on tower floors
  • Unlock floors with 1,000 steps
  • Sync steps with Apple Health
  • Daily goal completion
  • 15-minute pause breaks
  • Home Screen widget
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Turn your steps into a tower. Every floor you reach unlocks the apps you placed there. Spending too much time on your phone? StepTower locks your most distracting apps behind real steps. Place each app on a floor of your tower. The higher the floor, the more steps it takes to unlock. Put casual apps on lower floors and your biggest distractions at the top. Every 1,000 steps unlocks the next floor and the apps on it. What you get: - Lock distracting apps until you walk - Place apps and categories on different tower floors - Unlock each floor with 1,000 steps - Unlock apps as soon as you reach their floor - Complete your daily goal to free everything for the day - Take a 15-minute pause when you need a quick break - Sync steps automatically with Apple Health - Build streaks - Add Home Screen widget for your tower and progress How it works: 1. Choose the apps you want to lock 2. Place them on StepTower floors 3. Walk 1,000 steps to reach the next floor 4. Apps unlock when their floor is reached 5. Reach the top to unlock everything for the rest of the day 6. Need a quick break? Use a 15-minute pause Built for privacy: No account needed. *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Service: https://steptower.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://steptower.app/privacy

About

Flow

Features
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Flow is your AI-powered fitness companion. Get personalized workout plans tailored to your goals, experience level, and available equipment — all generated instantly. Key Features: - AI-generated workout plans customized to your fitness goals - Scan meals with your camera to instantly log calories and macros - Track your workouts with an intuitive, guided timer - Log progress photos and monitor your physique over time - View your training schedule on a clean, visual calendar - Beautiful, modern interface designed for iOS Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your training, Flow adapts to you. Set your goals, follow your plan, and track your progress — all in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flow-app-emd.pages.dev/#privacy

Screenshots

StepTower4 screens
Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flow at every 2 days against StepTower's every 3 weeks. StepTower's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. StepTower sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepTower ships an update every 3 weeks, Flow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StepTower versus Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepTowerFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas LosingCARLOS OCTAVIO Gonzalez Momita Perez

In-app purchases

5 purchases

StepTower

Subscriptions5
  • Pro$4.997 Days
  • Pro$19.991 Year
  • Pro$24.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Flow

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is StepTower free?
StepTower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepTower or Flow have ads?
Neither StepTower nor Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepTower or Flow?
StepTower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flow every 2 days. Most recently, StepTower was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flow on October 25, 2026.

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