WhyOpen vs StepLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WhyOpen
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WhyOpen helps you break mindless phone habits by adding one simple pause before distraction. When you try to open a locked app, WhyOpen asks: βWhy are you opening this?β That small moment of reflection helps you make intentional choices, reduce impulsive scrolling, and stay focused on what actually matters. With WhyOpen, you can: Lock distracting apps during selected times Set your own personal βwhyβ prompts Track unlock attempts and behavior patterns Build streaks and celebrate consistency Review simple stats to understand your habits Stay in control without extreme restrictions WhyOpen is designed for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants a healthier relationship with their phone. You donβt need more willpower. You need a better pause. Choose with intention. Open with purpose. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hilmicanceliker.com/whyopen/whyopen.html
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 iOS requirement: WhyOpen at 16.6 against StepLock's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WhyOpen 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.
WhyOpen ships an update every 6 days, StepLock every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | WhyOpen | StepLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hilmican Celiker | Okan Davut |
In-app purchases
WhyOpen
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$14.991 Year
StepLock
- Lifetime Premium$19.99









