StepKey vs DopaWalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StepKey
Transform your daily steps into valuable screen time. This app encourages healthier habits by rewarding your physical activity with extended phone access. Achieve your step goals to unlock unlimited usage for the remainder of the day.
- Block distracting apps
- Earn screen time for steps
- Sync with Apple Health
- Track distance and calories
- Build daily streaks
- Home screen widget
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Turn your steps into screen time. Spending too much time on your phone? StepKey helps you build healthier habits by turning your daily steps into screen time. The more you walk, the more you earn. Hit your daily goal and enjoy unlimited access for the rest of the day. It's simple: just move more, scroll less. What you get: - Block distracting apps until you walk - Earn bonus screen time for every 1,000 steps - Real-time step sync with Apple Health - Track distance, calories & floors climbed - Build daily streaks & unlock achievements - Home screen widget to track progress - View stats by day, week & month How it works: 1. Choose which apps to lock 2. Set your daily step goal 3. Get free base screen time every day 4. Earn bonus minutes for every 1,000 steps 5. Reach your goal → Unlimited screen time unlocked (All values are fully customizable) *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Service: https://stepkey.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://stepkey.app/privacy
DopaWalk
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What was supposed to be just a quick tweet turns into tapping a notification that popped up when I turned off my alarm, and what was supposed to be a short video to refresh myself during a break at work somehow turns into an hour passing by before I realize it. DopaWalk locks the apps you choose after a certain amount of time, keeping them locked until you walk a specified number of steps. And it does this while playing music. Instead of just locking content like social media and short videos that tend to trap you in endless mindless scrolling, forcing you to rely on willpower and self-restraint to stop, DopaWalk is a music-walking app designed to prevent smartphone and digital addiction and help you reclaim your true self by naturally reminding you of a pleasant experience we have known since long ago: how enjoyable it is to go for a walk while listening to music. It can be tough to feel like you "have to" walk down familiar neighborhood streets. And if someone tells you to do it while you are in the middle of easy-reward scrolling, you won't feel motivated at all. However, if you play upbeat music, or walk through a night city while listening to nostalgic tunes, even your usual streets look different. If you walk while playing background music from a role-playing game, you feel as though you are having an adventure in another world. We all know that kind of power music holds. The goal of this app is not to rely on willpower or self-restraint, but to "transform mindless scrolling into the enjoyable experience of walking with music." ■ Choose the Apps You Want to Restrict Social media, short videos, and even notifications from AI agents. You can choose the apps that cause you to waste too much time or distract you during important morning and evening hours, and the app will lock them after you use them for a specified time. You cannot extend the time by 15 minutes with a single tap. To unlock the apps, you need to go outside and walk the specified number of steps. ■ Built-in Apple Music Player DopaWalk features a built-in Apple Music player so you can smoothly start playing music and head out for a walk after the apps are locked. There is no information on recommended songs or trending artists; you simply choose your favorite album, free from unnecessary distractions, and start walking right away. * If you use Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or LINE MUSIC, the DopaWalk app will only display a button to launch those music apps. ■ Privacy is Protected - Due to the nature of iOS Screen Time, only you know which apps are restricted and how many minutes you spend on them. - Step counts and Apple Music playback history are all handled locally on your device by simply calling standard iOS APIs, and nothing is sent to any servers. ■ Other Features - Equipped with a "Morning Lock" feature that prevents you from opening specified apps unless you go for a walk in the morning before heading out, not just when you use apps too much. - The lock screen changes depending on the time of day. Instead of just delivering prohibitions or restrictions, it includes accompanying messages designed to encourage the kind of day your true self wants to spend. * DopaWalk is not a medical device. Please pay close attention to your surroundings while walking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DopaWalk at every 3 days against StepKey's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. StepKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and DopaWalk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StepKey ships an update weekly, DopaWalk every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepKey | DopaWalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Losing | Reright Inc. |
In-app purchases
StepKey
- Pro$4.997 Days
- Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
DopaWalk
- DopaWalk Full Access$1.99









