Step1st vs Exscroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Step1st
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Walk first, Scroll Later. Unlock the apps you choose ā with your steps. They stay locked until you walk. Step1st is an app blocker that turns walking into access. Most screen time apps set a timer you can skip. This one doesn't. You pick the apps that pull you in, set a daily step goal, and those apps stay locked until you walk. Phone addiction doesn't break on willpower. A simple rule: move first, then open them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to lock 2. Set your daily step goal 3. Walk to unlock them for the rest of the day Miss the goal? They stay locked. Hit it? They unlock for the rest of the day. LOCK MODE ⢠Flexible ā Change your goal or locked apps anytime ⢠Committed ā Can't loosen your goal or locked apps ⢠Locked ā Can't change your goal or locked apps You can't loosen a stricter mode on impulse. A mandatory 60-minute wait is enforced. WHY IT WORKS Most screen time limits fail because they're easy to bypass ā ignore, override, ask for more time. Step1st replaces that tap with a walk. No skip. The apps you choose stay locked until you hit your step goal. ⢠You choose what to lock ⢠Built for real life, not a perfect day ⢠Olo walks with you. No lectures. FREE ⢠Lock up to 2 apps with Apple Screen Time ⢠Flexible, Committed, and Locked modes ⢠Preset step goals ⢠Step tracking with Apple Motion ⢠Optional Apple Health ⢠Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets ⢠Goal notifications ⢠7-day trends ⢠Badges PRO Everything in Free, plus: ⢠Unlimited locked apps ⢠Custom daily step goals ⢠30-day trends and richer insightsPRIVACY Step1st is built with privacy by default: most data stays on your device. - Apple Screen Time ā Used to lock selected apps and enforce daily rules. Step1st never accesses other users' data. - Motion ā Tracks your steps to unlock apps. Core step counts stay local; if you choose to join optional seasonal social features, today's step count and goal may sync to our servers. - Apple Health ā Optional, for longer-term step trends. Your health records stay on your device and are never shared. We never sell your personal data, and no account sign-in is required. Restricted app names, Screen Time tokens, and health histories never leave your phone. Download Step1st. Walk first, Scroll Later. Privacy Policy: https://louisbuilds.me/step1st/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://louisbuilds.me/step1st/terms-of-service.html
Exscroll
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Turn workouts into screen time and make scrolling something you earn. Exscroll is an exercise-powered app blocker for iPhone. Choose distracting apps, complete a workout, bank earned minutes, then spend those minutes on timed access. It replaces automatic scrolling with a simple loop: move first, scroll later. WORK OUT. EARN MINUTES. UNLOCK APPS. ⢠Choose apps and categories to limit using Apple Screen Time ⢠Complete camera-counted exercises and earn screen time ⢠Bank your minutes and spend them on timed unlocks ⢠Set reward rates to fit your goals and routine ⢠Track reps, workouts, steps, earned minutes, streaks, and progress MOVE YOUR WAY Earn time with push-ups, squats, sit-ups, jumping jacks, lunges, squat holds, diamond push-ups, or eligible steps from Apple Health. Camera-based exercise sessions count completed movements, while Health steps let everyday activity contribute too. TURN FITNESS INTO A JOURNEY Stay motivated through a journey of monster battles. Complete the exercise linked to each encounter, defeat monsters, climb the ranks, finish daily and weekly quests, collect trophies, and keep your streak alive. Save progress during longer battles and continue later. BUILT FOR FOCUS AND BETTER HABITS Use Exscroll when you want to: ⢠Reduce doomscrolling and social media distraction ⢠Add friction before opening distracting apps ⢠Build a more consistent workout habit ⢠Turn screen time limits into a motivating fitness challenge ⢠See the connection between movement and app time EXSCROLL PRO App selection, app blocking, timed unlocks, and Hard Mode require an Exscroll Pro auto-renewing subscription. Monthly and annual options may be available. Current pricing and billing periods are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when purchase is confirmed. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://exscroll.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://exscroll.app/privacy/ Support: https://exscroll.app/#contact Download Exscroll and turn the urge to scroll into a reason to move.
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Verdict
Step1st and Exscroll are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Step1st sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Exscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Step1st | Exscroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | čŖ é | Tonet I Juhasz |
In-app purchases
Step1st
- Step1st Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Step1st Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Exscroll
- Exscroll Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Exscroll Pro Yearly$39.991 Year









