Step2Scroll vs StepLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Step2Scroll
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Every step you take earns screen time. When the balance runs out, your chosen app(s) lock(s). Walk more to unlock them. Step2Scroll is the app blocker that makes your daily steps the currency for app access. No willpower. No timers to set. Just walk. How it works: - Walk -> earn seconds. Earn from 0.1s/step up to 1s/step (adjustable in settings). - Choose which apps to block (currently max one app in free version). Block for example social media to avoid doomscrolling. - When your balance hits zero, blocked apps are locked by iOS Screen Time automatically. - Spend your balance to unlock them for 5, 15 or 30 minutes. - When your unlock session expires, the app(s) are locked again. Tap "Lock Now" any time to lock early. - Track spending in activity tab. Step2Scroll never sends your data anywhere. Step counts come from Apple HealthKit and stay on your device. App blocking runs through Apple's own Screen Time API (Family Controls) - we never see which apps you choose or how you use them. Erase your device-stored data in settings. The app uses iCloud Key-Value Store to sync your daily unlock-time balance across your own devices. This data is stored in your personal iCloud account and is never accessed by us. Stop doomscrolling. Start walking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
StepLock
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StepLock turns daily movement into app time for the distracting apps you choose. Select apps, categories, or web domains to lock. StepLock reads your steps, Apple Exercise Time, and Apple Stand Time from Health, then turns that movement into one shared app-time bank for your selected apps. StepLock is built for simple daily focus: - 150 steps = 1 app minute - 1 exercise minute = 1 app minute - 3 stand minutes = 1 app minute - Screen Time controls block selected apps when your earned time is used - Live Activity, Dynamic Island, and widgets show your earned app time Free includes 1 blocked app selection. StepLock Premium unlocks unlimited blocked app selections with a one-time lifetime purchase. No account required. No backend. Your progress stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://okandavut.dev/steplock/en/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://okandavut.dev/steplock/en/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Step2Scroll at every 2 days against StepLock's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Step2Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StepLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Step2Scroll ships an update every 2 days, StepLock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Step2Scroll | StepLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jona Elias Fengler | Okan Davut |
In-app purchases
Step2Scroll
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
StepLock
- Lifetime Premium$19.99









