Cope Compass vs StepLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cope Compass
This app offers real-time support for gambling recovery, connecting users with resources and a community. It provides tools for managing urges, setting personal recovery plans, and tracking progress. Crisis support is available anytime, free of charge.
- Real-time urge management
- One-tap app/site blocking
- Private community support
- Support meetings and 1:1 circles
- Personalized recovery plans
- Progress tracking
- Crisis support
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Cope Compass is real-time gambling recovery support, built for the moments that matter most. When an urge hits, you're not alone. Talk it through with Orby any time, ride the urge out minute by minute, and reach a real person fast. - One-tap blocking: shut off gambling apps and sites instantly - A private community that actually gets it - Real support meetings and 1:1 circles - Your own plan: boundaries, guards, and grounding - See your progress: days free, money kept, nothing resets - Crisis support, always free Recovery isn't about shame. It's about the next right move, and having support when you need it. Privacy Policy: https://copecompass.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://copecompass.com/terms/
StepLock
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Walk to unlock the apps that steal your attention. One validated step earns one second. Choose the apps, walk with your iPhone, and spend that time on purpose. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you want to use more intentionally. 2. Walk. StepLock reads your step count from Apple Health. 3. Validated steps fill a shared screen-time balance. 4. When the balance hits zero, those apps lock until you earn more. 5. Walk again to grow the balance and keep using them on purpose. Download StepLock, pick your apps, and take the first walk. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • See your balance and progress at a glance • Follow active progress with a Live Activity and widgets • Build a streak and work toward a daily step goal • Carry 25% of unused earned time into the next day • Use a five-minute emergency unlock once per day • Review earned, spent, and validated steps in clear daily stats • Manage or restore your subscription from inside the app • Redeem an App Store offer code from the native Apple sheet PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your Health step data and selected-app list stay on your device. StepLock reads step counts but does not add to or change your Health data. No account is required. START FREE, CONTINUE WITH PRO Free access lets you try the step-to-time system. StepLock Pro keeps earning, goals, streaks, stats, widgets, and the limits you choose active after free access ends. Apple's Screen Time technology only carries out those user-configured limits. Without a valid subscription, trial, or redeemed offer, StepLock stops applying its restrictions and your selected apps return to normal, unlimited use. Available plans, localized prices, billing periods, and any eligible introductory offer are shown on the purchase screen using current App Store information. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://thinkbyte.tech/en/portfolio/steplock/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cope Compass at none against StepLock's 2. Cope Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). StepLock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 days). On price and device support 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. StepLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cope Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cope Compass ships an update every 9 days, StepLock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cope Compass | StepLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cope Compass | Thinkbyte |
In-app purchases
Cope Compass
No in-app purchases
StepLock
- StepLock Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- StepLock Pro Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year









