DoomStroll vs Steps 2 Steps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DoomStroll
This app helps you control screen time by requiring you to walk a certain number of steps to unlock app usage. Earn screen time by walking and spend it when you want to use blocked applications. It encourages physical activity as a trade-off for digital engagement.
- Lock selected apps
- Earn screen time by walking
- Track steps via Apple Health
- Earn achievements and streaks
- No account required
- Anonymous usage analytics
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DoomStroll is the screen time control app that doesn't lecture you. It just locks the apps you can't stop opening, until you've walked enough steps to earn them back. 500 steps earns 1 Doom Scroll, worth 15 minutes of unlocked screen time. Walk to stack them up. Burn one when you actually want to scroll. When the 15 minutes is up, the apps lock again. How it works 1. Pick the apps that own your attention. 2. Walk. Your phone is already counting your steps. DoomStroll just gives them a job. 3. Earned screen time stacks up as Doom Scrolls in your Scroll Stash. 4. Burn a scroll when you want to use a blocked app. You get 15 minutes. 5. When the window closes, the apps lock again. Walk more, scroll more. Why this works when "screen time limits" don't Apple's built-in limits run on willpower. Tap "Ignore Limit," they're gone. DoomStroll doesn't ask you to resist. It asks you to walk. The cost of doomscrolling is just one step in front of the other, repeated until you've earned it. Most days you'll walk more than you used to. Some days you won't. Either way, you'll know exactly what your scrolling is costing you. What's inside - Block any apps using Apple's Screen Time / Family Controls - Steps tracked via Apple Health (read-only, we don't write anything) - Earn skulls (achievements) for hitting goals and streaks and other stats - No account required: onboarding answers, step history, and blocking settings stay on your device - Anonymous usage analytics help us improve the app; no personal data, no tracking, no selling Important DoomStroll is not a medical device. It's a screen time control app that ties your habits to your steps. If you have a health condition that affects walking or movement, talk to a doctor before changing your activity level. DoomStroll Pro subscription required after onboarding. 7-day free trial on Monthly and Yearly plans. The DoomStroll Pro subscription auto-renews until cancelled in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://doomstroll.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://doomstroll.app/terms-of-use
Steps 2 Steps
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Steps 2 Steps isn't just another step counter — it's your personal walking companion where YOU create the content. Unlike passive trackers that just read your phone's sensors, Steps 2 Steps puts you in control. Mindfully log each walk, write journal entries about your experiences, create your own custom challenges, and watch your personal walking story unfold. YOUR WALKS, YOUR STORY • Log walks intentionally — choose Walk, Run, or Hike • Write journal entries about memorable walks, thoughts, and reflections • Build a personal timeline of your walking journey • Get smart insights generated from YOUR unique activity patterns CREATE YOUR OWN CHALLENGES • Design custom walking challenges with your own goals • Choose challenge type: Steps, Walks, Distance, or Hikes • Track progress with visual progress bars • Complete auto-generated weekly challenges for variety EARN & GROW • Unlock 12 unique achievement badges as you progress • Build streaks and celebrate consistency • Beautiful animated progress ring shows your daily journey • Track steps, distance, calories, and active minutes REFLECT & REVIEW • 7-day history with visual bar charts • Weekly summary with PDF export to share or save • 30 rotating daily walking tips for inspiration • Home Screen Widget for a quick motivational glance PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No HealthKit. All your walking data stays on your device. Your walking journal is yours alone. Steps 2 Steps is for people who want to be mindful about their walks — not just count steps, but reflect on them, challenge themselves, and build a personal record of their journey. Start writing your walking story today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps 2 Steps at none against DoomStroll's 3. DoomStroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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
Both are free to download. DoomStroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Steps 2 Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DoomStroll | Steps 2 Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMRLND LLC | Mohammed Mufeed Alam Ghandhi |
In-app purchases
DoomStroll
- DoomStroll Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- DoomStroll Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- DoomStroll Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Steps 2 Steps
No in-app purchases









