StepGate: App Blocker by Steps

StepGate is an app blocker and screen time control tool that lets you block selected apps and earn access back by walking.

Choose the apps that take too much of your attention — social media, video apps, games, messengers, shopping apps, or anything else. StepGate limits only the apps you choose. Everything else continues to work normally.

Use StepGate to reduce screen time, block distracting apps, and add a simple physical rule to your phone use: move first, scroll later.

The free version lets you control one app. StepGate Premium removes this limit and lets you control as many apps as you want with a one-time purchase.

HOW IT WORKS

• Choose which apps to block or limit
• Set your daily step goal and restriction level
• Start the day with limited access
• Walk to unlock more app time
• Reach step milestones to earn more access
• Reach the full goal to unlock selected apps for the rest of the day
• Use emergency time when you need immediate access

Unlike a basic screen time limiter, StepGate connects app access to real movement. The more you walk, the more time you earn in the apps you chose to control.

WHAT YOU CAN TRACK

• Steps today
• Screen time for selected apps
• Access earned through movement
• Steps remaining until your goal
• Daily progress
• Simple analytics for steps and controlled app usage

PRIVACY AND CONTROL

• No account required
• No ads
• No subscription — Premium is a one-time purchase
• Data stays on your device
• You choose which apps are limited
• You choose the restriction level
• Health Connect can be used as an additional step source

PERMISSIONS

StepGate needs app usage access to detect selected apps, physical activity or Health Connect access to count steps, and display-over-other-apps access to show the blocking screen when an app limit is reached.

These permissions are used only for app control on your device. StepGate does not require an account or its own server to work. Premium purchases are processed securely by Google Play.

StepGate is designed for people who want to spend less time on distracting apps, improve focus, move more during the day, and build a clearer rule around screen time.

StepGate is not a medical app or medical device and does not provide medical advice.