Stryde: Unlock Apps With Steps

Name: Stryde: Unlock Apps With Steps
Rating: 4.5 (36 reviews)
Author: John Baker

Earn Screen Time by Walking

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

36 Ratings
Ages

9+
Years
Category

Health & Fitness
Developer

John Baker
Language

EN
English
Size

53.4
MB

The best fitness based app blocker on the market! Steps are the foundational of all fitness, so that's what Stryde is designed around. Get fit & block apps to get focused People are LOVING Stryde "Perfect way to encourage exercise and prevent mindless scrolling. I’m surprised this app has no reviews yet because It is incredibly well thought out." - KeelyGilmour "The only other app besides this I could find with step tracking was jomo. Glad I found this as I wanted an app more geared towards fitness than app blocking" "The step monitor is great but I love the timer too - it allows me to stay off my apps for x amount of time during the day. Great stuff! I’d recommend it." - carolina_blue One of our users said: "I turn into a gremlin and have no self control with blocking social media and so this has been an absolute lifesaver" Does this sound like you? Well you just found the best gem & opal of an application. What if your steps didn’t just take you farther — but unlocked your freedom from screen addiction and let you get back to your roots? PSA to all doomscrollers, phone addicts, screen fiends, & healthy lifestyle advocates. Stryde is the perfect intersect between physical & digital health. Stryde lets you do a digital detox & a dopamine reset on your own terms. Stryde takes a unique spin on screen time management, & lets you earn screen time based on your step count. Simply dumbify your phone until you've earned your time back! Earn time with EVERY STEP. No more blocking chunks of time behind goals. You walked 20 steps? Enjoy your 20 seconds of screentime. Easy as 1, 2, 3 Step 1: Choose what apps you want to limit Step 2: Apps automatically block when you run out of unblock time Step 3: Earn your time back by getting more steps No manual management, minimal setup. Simply choose your goals & let Stryde figure out how much time you get for being active. It Just Works! - When you're more active, you can use your phone more (but you won't). Feel less guilt when using your phone, knowing that you earned it. Stryde provides a much more streamlined approach to step tracking, even better than Jomo. We know phone addiction & are here to help. Features: - Set custom step & screen time goals. - Already live an active lifestyle but want to limit your phone use? Stryde can help - Not as active but want to encourage a healthier lifestyle? Stryde can help Insights: - Get insights into your screen time usage - See exactly how much time you have remaining today based on your steps. Strict Modes: - Deep Focus to prevent yourself from bypassing the goals you've set - Uninstall Protection to prevent yourself from bypassing app limits Focus Sessions: - Start a focus session when you need to lock-in & focus on real life. End your frustration you have with other apps, where you just hit disable or skip when you run out of time. Now you have a way to earn it back. Feel less guilt for being on your phone when you know you earned it. Our app seamlessly integrates health tracking with screen time management, offering something that truly helps keep you off your phone. COMPATIBLE WITH APPLE WATCH & TREADMILLS Privacy & Security: - Rest easy knowing your data is safeguarded. - We utilize Apple's frameworks to ensure the highest level of privacy and security. Our app seamlessly integrates with your daily routine, making it easy to adopt healthier habits without disruption. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast striving for more mindful screen time or simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, our app is your trusted companion. Take control, step by step, towards a more balanced life. Download Stryde now and start your journey today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.getstrydeapp.com/privacy Terms: https://www.getstrydeapp.com/terms

Events

MAJOR UPDATE

Get Fit & Get Focused

Stryde 4.0 brings a beautiful new interface to the application. Browsing & customizing settings is now easier than ever.

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

out of 5

36 Ratings

Very good app, one very major bug
11/19/2024

TheWinterGunman
I’m very happy to have found this app while lurking on Reddit so I could block myself from lurking on Reddit. I’ve never written a review on the App Store before and likely never will again, this app has helped me in so many ways since I got it. Scrolling times are down, hobby times are up, steps are up. Which was exactly the goal. Worked great for me and the locking is a great feature. One major bug since the update has stopped the app from working properly for me, however. I’m unable to give it the ability to read steps. I pressed the button in settings since it said it didn’t have the ability anymore and it took me to the system screen to enable it, I flip the little switch and press done and… nothing. Still unauthorized. Other than this past day, the app has been perfect for me though.

Developer Response
Thank you for the kind words! Glad to hear you're enjoying the app. The update to resolve this issue has gone through approval & is now live. Please reach out if you have any other issues.
Very good app, one very major bug
11/19/2024

TheWinterGunman

I’m very happy to have found this app while lurking on Reddit so I could block myself from lurking on Reddit. I’ve never written a review on the App Store before and likely never will again, this app has helped me in so many ways since I got it. Scrolling times are down, hobby times are up, steps are up. Which was exactly the goal. Worked great for me and the locking is a great feature. One major bug since the update has stopped the app from working properly for me, however. I’m unable to give it the ability to read steps. I pressed the button in settings since it said it didn’t have the ability anymore and it took me to the system screen to enable it, I flip the little switch and press done and… nothing. Still unauthorized. Other than this past day, the app has been perfect for me though.
Developer Response 12/05/2024
Thank you for the kind words! Glad to hear you're enjoying the app. The update to resolve this issue has gone through approval & is now live. Please reach out if you have any other issues.
Great for Decreasing Screen Time
11/09/2025

jfish90
I found this app while on Reddit and thought I’d give it a shot. It’s been great helping me not only be more cognizant of how much time I spend on my phone, but also helping me to keep active. My overall screen time is down! I’ve been finding other things to do than sit on my phone and doom scroll. I also like how much you can customize block usage. My only complaint is that I use a Garmin watch to keep track of my steps and the steps don’t seem to translate over to the app real well. It probably has more to do with the Apple Health app than Stryde and how it connects with Garmin. Regardless, I’ll keep using Stryde!

Developer Response
Hello jfish90. Glad you're liking the app! Please double check that your Garmin app is syncing to Apple Health. There may also sometimes be a slight delay up to 15 minutes for Stryde to receive a notification from Apple Health that new steps are available for unblock time. Opening the Stryde app should alleviate any delays. Receiving information about new steps in the background is unfortunately a limitation of the Apple frameworks & we can not do anything to increase the interval at which steps are fetched. If you encounter any other issues or have any other feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to support@getstrydeapp.com
Great for Decreasing Screen Time
11/09/2025

jfish90

I found this app while on Reddit and thought I’d give it a shot. It’s been great helping me not only be more cognizant of how much time I spend on my phone, but also helping me to keep active. My overall screen time is down! I’ve been finding other things to do than sit on my phone and doom scroll. I also like how much you can customize block usage. My only complaint is that I use a Garmin watch to keep track of my steps and the steps don’t seem to translate over to the app real well. It probably has more to do with the Apple Health app than Stryde and how it connects with Garmin. Regardless, I’ll keep using Stryde!
Developer Response Jan 5
Hello jfish90. Glad you're liking the app! Please double check that your Garmin app is syncing to Apple Health. There may also sometimes be a slight delay up to 15 minutes for Stryde to receive a notification from Apple Health that new steps are available for unblock time. Opening the Stryde app should alleviate any delays. Receiving information about new steps in the background is unfortunately a limitation of the Apple frameworks & we can not do anything to increase the interval at which steps are fetched. If you encounter any other issues or have any other feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to support@getstrydeapp.com
Fantastic service!
Jan 23

Mark 773$;$;$$3$
Got the lifetime subscription for free. Never usually leave reviews. My only suggestions are adding a widget to see screen time from the homescreen, fixing the glitch where it closes the app if the option to hide apps is on but then when refreshing in the app there’s time left and my app that closed lost progress/refreshed feed, and adding a notification when there’s a couple minutes left to save the game or post. Minor things, ultimately was able to gradually cut my screen time by 80-90 percent on average. Keep it up, recommended to a few people already!

Developer Response
Glad we could help get the issue resolved & love to hear that the app helping to reduce your screen time!
Fantastic service!
Jan 23

Mark 773$;$;$$3$

Got the lifetime subscription for free. Never usually leave reviews. My only suggestions are adding a widget to see screen time from the homescreen, fixing the glitch where it closes the app if the option to hide apps is on but then when refreshing in the app there’s time left and my app that closed lost progress/refreshed feed, and adding a notification when there’s a couple minutes left to save the game or post. Minor things, ultimately was able to gradually cut my screen time by 80-90 percent on average. Keep it up, recommended to a few people already!
Developer Response Feb 18
Glad we could help get the issue resolved & love to hear that the app helping to reduce your screen time!
Love this App!
08/13/2025

MRainer0708
First off, I was recommended this app by a neighbor to help manage screen time/social media excess use + increase activity during the day. She’s a physician and often works from home which reduces her daily step count & allows for increased “bored downtime”. We both trialed it and bought pro very quickly. The changes & increased stats have been phenomenal. When I had an issue with pro being recognized after I had to reset my phone, I emailed support and John got to work on it immediately. Within a day, he had made changes and resubmitted the app to Apple for updating. He went as far to let me know today it was approved and ready for download. Not only is this app so beneficial to kick these bad habits, but it is carefully managed & consistently updated for the best experience. I have recommended it and will continue to do so! Thanks John for this app!

Developer Response
So glad we could get that issue resolved for you. Love to hear that the app is helping you reduce your screen time & stay focused!
Love this App!
08/13/2025

MRainer0708

First off, I was recommended this app by a neighbor to help manage screen time/social media excess use + increase activity during the day. She’s a physician and often works from home which reduces her daily step count & allows for increased “bored downtime”. We both trialed it and bought pro very quickly. The changes & increased stats have been phenomenal. When I had an issue with pro being recognized after I had to reset my phone, I emailed support and John got to work on it immediately. Within a day, he had made changes and resubmitted the app to Apple for updating. He went as far to let me know today it was approved and ready for download. Not only is this app so beneficial to kick these bad habits, but it is carefully managed & consistently updated for the best experience. I have recommended it and will continue to do so! Thanks John for this app!
Developer Response Feb 18
So glad we could get that issue resolved for you. Love to hear that the app is helping you reduce your screen time & stay focused!

- Adds cycling boost! - Adds swimming boost! - Adds strength boosts! - Light mode UI fixes. - Other bug fixes & stability improvements.

Version 4.1.0

1d ago

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