# StepOpen vs Pushbuddy

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepOpen at daily against Pushbuddy's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepOpen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pushbuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepOpen ships an update daily, Pushbuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepOpen | Pushbuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushbuddy-pushup-app-blocker/id6806745916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takumi Shirai](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782597417) | [Dhruwang Jariwala](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790741170) |

## What reviewers say

### StepOpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepopen/id6782597415)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepOpen Plus 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| StepOpen Pro 月額 | $3.99 | per month |
| StepOpen Plus 年額 | $19.99 | per year |
| StepOpen Pro 年額 | $29.99 | per year |


### Pushbuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushbuddy-pushup-app-blocker/id6806745916)

This app helps you break free from time-wasting applications by requiring physical activity or focused work to regain access. It tracks your progress and provides insights into your usage patterns, all while keeping your data private.

**Highlights:** Block any app, category, or website, Earn access time through exercises (push-ups, squats, jumping jacks), Earn access time through focused work, On-device pose detection for rep counting, Tracks time spent in locked apps, Privacy-focused with no account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pushbuddy Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepOpen free?

StepOpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pushbuddy free?

Pushbuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do StepOpen or Pushbuddy have ads?

Neither StepOpen nor Pushbuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepOpen or Pushbuddy?

StepOpen ships an update daily, and Pushbuddy every 4 days. Most recently, StepOpen was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pushbuddy on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*