Picksy vs Strolltime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Picksy
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Picksy helps you use your phone less — for real. No guilt, no shaming, no made-up numbers. Just an honest mirror of how often you pick up your phone and how long you stay, plus genuinely fun ways to cut down and stay present. Most screen-time apps either nag you or show numbers you don't trust. Picksy is different: the numbers are real and consistent everywhere in the app, and the motivation comes from people you actually care about — not a scary red graph. HONEST TRACKING See your real pickups and screen time for today, updated live. The same figure appears on every screen — your stats, your Live Activity, your duels — so you always know where you stand. No inflated counts, no fake streaks. DUELS WITH FRIENDS Challenge a friend to a same-day duel and compete on who spends less time on their phone. Watch the score live on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and send a playful taunt when you're ahead. Being present finally becomes a game you want to win — and a little accountability with a friend works far better than willpower alone. DISTRACTION SHIELD Turn on the Distraction Shield to mute and gently block the apps that tempt you most. Fewer interruptions for you, less mindless scrolling for your kid. While it's on, those apps stay quiet — so you reach for them on purpose, not on autopilot. DAILY LIMIT + PARENTAL PASSCODE Set how much time your tracked apps get each day. When the time's up, they lock — and only your passcode unlocks another session. Settings stay protected behind the same passcode, so it's perfect for parents who want a simple, honest limit without a complicated dashboard. PICKSY SCORE One simple score from your pickups and minutes. Lower is better. Glance at it each day and watch it drop as your habits improve. SEE WHAT DRIVES YOU Daily mood check-ins, a weather-and-habits view, weekly recaps and streaks help you spot what really pushes your phone use — rainy days, certain hours, certain moods — and build momentum one day at a time. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your Screen Time data never leaves your device. Picksy reads it locally using Apple's on-device frameworks to show you your numbers. Nothing sensitive — no app names, durations, or browsing history — is uploaded. Only the optional Friends and Duels features share the minimum needed (a friend code and a couple of numbers) so your friend can see the score. WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone who wants to use their phone less without guilt • Friends who want to keep each other accountable • Parents who want a simple, honest limit for their kids • Anyone tired of fake numbers and scary graphs Use your phone less. Be present. For real. Picksy is a digital wellbeing tool, not a medical device. If excessive phone use is significantly affecting your daily life, consider speaking with a mental health professional.
Strolltime
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Walk more. Scroll with intention. Strolltime turns your daily steps into time for the apps you choose. Build a personal walking-to-screen-time plan, earn minutes as you move, and start an app session when you’re ready. YOUR PLAN, YOUR PACE • Choose a daily goal from 1,000 to 50,000 steps. • Set how many app minutes your goal earns, from 5 to 240 minutes. • Cap your daily earnings or keep earning beyond your goal. • Adjust tomorrow’s plan without changing today’s balance. MAKE SCROLLING A CHOICE • Choose apps, categories, and websites using Apple’s Screen Time picker. • Keep selected distractions blocked until you start an earned-time session. • Share your session allowance across your selected apps. • Time counts while you use your selected apps and pauses when you leave them. • Use your remaining earned minutes before the daily reset at midnight. MAKE EVERYDAY STEPS COUNT Connect Apple Health to use steps recorded by your iPhone or synced from your Apple Watch, Or connect with Google Health. Strolltime uses one selected step source at a time, so totals from different sources are not added together. PRIVACY, CLEARLY EXPLAINED • No Strolltime account required. • No advertising or cross-app ad tracking. • Apple Health step data is processed on your device and is not sent to RevenueCat. • Apple and RevenueCat handle purchases and membership access. RevenueCat processes purchase information and an anonymous app user identifier for purchase validation, restoration, and subscription analytics. • Optional reminders use local notifications managed by iOS. STROLLTIME PRO A paid membership is required to use Strolltime’s core features. Choose a monthly subscription, annual subscription, or one-time Lifetime purchase. Available prices and any eligible introductory offers are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Restore Purchases is available in the app. REQUIREMENTS Apple Health access or a connected Google Health account with step data is required to earn minutes. Apple Screen Time authorization is required to limit selected apps. Strolltime is a self-management tool for more intentional habits. It does not provide medical advice or prescribe fitness targets. Privacy Policy: https://www.whatmanibuilt.com/strolloff/privacy Support: https://www.whatmanibuilt.com/strolloff/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Strolltime at 17.4 against Picksy's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Picksy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Strolltime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Picksy ships an update every 4 days, Strolltime every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Picksy | Strolltime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fotios Pongas | Manikanth Aldi |
In-app purchases
Picksy
- Picksy Pro$3.99
Strolltime
- Strolltime Premium Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Strolltime Premium Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Strolltime Premium Lifetime$29.99









