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What’s New Version 1.2.0
Need for Steps just got a full racing makeover:
• All-new Pit Lane design: tachometer gauge, gears, and a checkered-flag finish when you hit your goal
• Streaks with freezes — bank a freeze for every 7 goal days in a row
• Last 7 days chart and monthly race history calendar
• Home screen widget with your progress ring, streak, and lock status
• Live Activity for the final push to your daily goal
• Milestone and streak-at-risk notifications
• New app icon
Description
Need for Steps is the dopamine detox app that blocks your addictive apps until you reach your daily step goal. Walk more, scroll less.
HOW IT WORKS
Set a step goal, pick which apps to block, and start walking. Your selected apps stay locked until you hit your target — turning every step into a reward and breaking the cycle of phone addiction.
KEY FEATURES
• App Blocker with Step Goals – Lock distracting apps until you reach your daily step count
• Screen Time Control – Reduce screen time naturally through physical activity
• HealthKit Step Counter – Tracks steps automatically from Apple Health
• Customizable Step Goals – Set daily targets from 1,000 to 20,000 steps
• Real-Time Progress Ring – Watch your progress update as you walk
• Digital Detox Made Easy – Build self discipline without willpower alone
PERFECT FOR
• Reducing screen time and social media addiction
• Building a daily walking habit through app limits
• Breaking the dopamine loop of endless scrolling
• Anyone wanting a phone addiction solution that actually works
• People who need motivation to walk more every day
WHY NEED FOR STEPS?
Most app blockers just set time limits. Need for Steps ties your app access to physical movement — creating a positive feedback loop where walking unlocks your phone. It's a step counter that doubles as a distraction blocker. No willpower needed, just steps.
REQUIREMENTS
• iPhone or iPad with HealthKit support
• Screen Time permissions for app blocking
• Apple Health for step tracking
Stop scrolling. Start stepping.
Terms: https://needforsteps.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://needforsteps.com/privacy
Capabilities
In-App Purchases
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Version history 3 versions
Build 883639882v1.2.02026-07-05 10:22:14
Need for Steps just got a full racing makeover:
• All-new Pit Lane design: tachometer gauge, gears, and a checkered-flag finish when you hit your goal
• Streaks with freezes — bank a freeze for every 7 goal days in a row
• Last 7 days chart and monthly race history calendar
• Home screen widget with your progress ring, streak, and lock status
• Live Activity for the final push to your daily goal
• Milestone and streak-at-risk notifications
• New app icon
Build 882784625v1.1.02026-03-02 15:55:27
• Improved step tracking reliability
• Better app blocking performance
• UI refinements
Build 881601969v1.0.02026-02-17 17:00:02
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
US | en-US | Free | 0 | — | 1.2.0 |
Change log 7 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Need for Steps just got a full racing makeover:
• All-new Pit Lane design: tachometer gauge, gears, and a checkered-flag finish when you hit your goal
• Streak
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description updated
Need for Steps is the dopamine detox app that blocks your addictive apps until you reach your daily step goal. Walk more, scroll less.
HOW IT WORKS
Set a step
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App Blocker & Screen Time
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Need for Steps: Walk to Unlock
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Version 1.2.0 released
Need for Steps just got a full racing makeover:
• All-new Pit Lane design: tachometer gauge, gears, and a checkered-flag finish when you hit your goal
• Streaks with freezes — bank a freeze for every 7 goal days in a row
• Last 7 days char
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Version 1.1.0 released
• Improved step tracking reliability
• Better app blocking performance
• UI refinements
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Version 1.0.0 released