Need for Steps: Walk to Unlock
Dzmitry Bukuyazau Health & Fitness iPhoneiPod touch
Need for Steps: Walk to Unlock is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPod touch by Dzmitry Bukuyazau. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated July 5, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 6 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 5
- 2026 · v1.2.0
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About Need for Steps: Walk to Unlock
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
What’s new
Version 1.2.0 · Updated July 5, 2026
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
App privacy
The developer, Dzmitry Bukuyazau, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics
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