Step2Scroll vs ScreenCard
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/
ScreenCard
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Make room for life beyond your screen. Screen Card brings your daily screen time, activity and routines together in one simple time account. A BUDGET THAT FITS YOUR WEEK Choose a daily allowance for each day of the week. See your remaining time at a glance and decide which leisure apps count toward your budget. TURN ACTIVITY INTO BONUS MINUTES Earn extra time through steps, workouts, sleep and learning. Connect Apple Health to bring in supported activity data, or log activities yourself. Adjust reward rules to fit your routine. HELP YOUR LIMITS STICK With Screen Time permission, selected apps are blocked when your balance runs out. Earning more minutes makes time available again. Use planned breaks or a temporary lock when you want to focus. SMALL TOOLS, EVERYDAY CLARITY Review your week, check your balance in a widget, and ask Siri about your daily limit or remaining time. Guided setup helps you choose your first budget and connect the permissions you need. YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU No account is required. Your plan and activity history are stored locally. Apple Health is optional, and you choose which data to share with the app. Screen Card is a tool for managing your own habits. Screen Time features require system authorization; Apple Health features depend on available health data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScreenCard at none against Step2Scroll's 2. Step2Scroll's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ScreenCard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Step2Scroll ships an update every 2 days, ScreenCard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Step2Scroll | ScreenCard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jona Elias Fengler | Thilo Feierabend |
In-app purchases
Step2Scroll
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
ScreenCard
No in-app purchases





