Comparison

Step2Scroll vs StepLock

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

Head to head
About

Step2Scroll

Features
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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/

About

StepLock

Features
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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

Screenshots

Step2Scroll4 screens
StepLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Step2Scroll versus StepLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep2ScrollStepLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJona Elias FenglerOkan Davut

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Step2Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
1 purchases

StepLock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Step2Scroll free?
Step2Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepLock free?
StepLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Step2Scroll or StepLock have ads?
Neither Step2Scroll nor StepLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step2Scroll or StepLock?
Step2Scroll ships an update every 2 days, and StepLock every 9 days. Most recently, Step2Scroll was updated on November 5, 2026 and StepLock on October 28, 2026.

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