Social Steps - Earn Your Time
Walk to Unlock Your Apps
Only for iPhone
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Turn your daily steps into screen time. Move more, earn more. Healthy habits made simple. Try free for 7 days!
Social Steps turns your daily walk into screen time on the apps you love most.
Every step counts. Walk your way to unlocking Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more — Social Steps converts your steps into minutes of screen time using Apple's HealthKit and Screen Time APIs.
HOW IT WORKS
Set your daily step goal. As you walk, Social Steps tracks your progress in real time via HealthKit. Hit your goal and your chosen apps unlock automatically. No steps? No scroll time. It's that simple.
WHY SOCIAL STEPS?
We all know we spend too much time on our phones — but willpower alone isn't enough. Social Steps creates a natural reward system: you earn what you use. Walk more, feel better, and enjoy guilt-free screen time knowing you've earned every minute.
KEY FEATURES
• Earn Screen Time — Convert steps into minutes on the apps you choose
• Real-time tracking — Live step counter powered by Apple HealthKit
• Smart app blocking — Screen Time integration automatically blocks apps until you've earned it
• Community challenge — See the combined steps of all Social Steps users worldwide
• Refer a friend — Both you and a friend get a free month when they join
• Privacy first — Your step data stays on your device; only aggregate totals are shared
PERFECT FOR
• Anyone wanting to reduce mindless scrolling
• Parents helping kids and teens develop healthy digital habits
• Fitness enthusiasts who want extra motivation to reach their step goals
• Anyone who wants a healthier relationship with their phone
Join a growing community of users turning their steps into screen time. Download Social Steps today and start walking your way to a healthier digital life.
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SUBSCRIPTION
• Monthly plan — auto-renewing monthly subscription
• Yearly plan — auto-renewing yearly subscription (best value, includes a free trial week)
Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings.
Privacy Policy: https://www.social-steps.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & Reviews
- This app has not received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
- Improved dark mode layout for a better visual experience
- Fixed an issue with promo codes not working correctly
The developer, Bart van Gemert, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Bart van Gemert
- Size
- 2.3 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 6 more
- English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Social Steps Premium USD 22.00
- Social Steps Premium USD 1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Bartio