WakeMinder vs Step Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WakeMinder
This app ensures you never forget tasks by displaying reminders automatically when your Mac wakes up. It's designed for individuals who get easily distracted, helping them maintain focus and productivity.
- Automatic reminders on Mac wake
- Hands-free dictation on Apple Watch
- Share links and notes from iPhone
- Links automatically open on Mac wake
- Floating reminder windows
- iCloud sync across devices
- Integration with Apple Reminders
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Ever write a reminder in your notebook, then forget to check it? Or open your Mac with a clear intention, only to forget what it was by the time your screen lights up? WakeMinder is the reminder app that solves this forever. It shows you exactly why you opened your Mac the moment it wakes - automatically, no manual checking needed. Built for ADHD brains and busy professionals who need instant clarity. THE PROBLEM IT SOLVES You open your Mac with a clear intention - check that email, finish that design, pay that bill. But by the time your screen lights up, you've forgotten. You get lost in tabs, notifications, and distractions. Hours later, you're wondering: "What was I supposed to do?" WakeMinder fixes this. Open the app on iPhone or Apple Watch, type your reminder, and it appears automatically when your Mac wakes - no remembering to check reminders, no lost productivity. HOW IT WORKS • Capture instantly: Open the app on iPhone or Apple Watch, type your reminder, and it's waiting for you the moment you lift your Mac's lid. Dictate reminders hands-free on Apple Watch or use the complication on your watch face for quick inputs. Use the Share Sheet on iPhone to send links, tasks, or quick notes in seconds. • Appears automatically: The moment your Mac wakes from sleep, your reminder floats front and center. No opening apps, no checking lists - it's just there. • Auto-opens links: Share a link from Safari or any app on iPhone, and it automatically opens in your browser when your Mac wakes. No copying, no pasting - just lift the lid. • Stays visible: Floating reminder windows keep your current task always visible while you work. Jump between apps and tabs without losing your focus. • Syncs everywhere: iCloud keeps everything synced across Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Start on Apple Watch or iPhone, see it on Mac. PERFECT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW While jogging: Dictate a reminder on Apple Watch. It appears instantly when your Mac wakes. During commute: Send reminders from iPhone. They're waiting on your Mac when you arrive. At work: Stay focused on what matters. WakeMinder prevents context switching and keeps your workflow smooth. While browsing: Share links from Safari or Notes on iPhone. They automatically open in your browser the moment you lift your Mac lid. WAKEMINDER PRO FEATURES • Instant Wake Alerts – Reminders appear the moment your Mac wakes, no action needed • Apple Reminders Integration – Create, edit, and sync seamlessly across Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch • Flexible Scheduling – Set reminders for On Wake, After 1–3 Hours, Tomorrow, or Custom Date and Time • Apple Watch Support – Dictate reminders hands-free, even when your phone isn't nearby • iCloud Sync – Automatic sync keeps reminders, notes, and tasks updated across all Apple devices • Quick Links and Notes – Share directly from Safari, Notes, or any app to WakeMinder. Links automatically open in your browser when your Mac wakes • Reminder History – View, edit, and reschedule reminders anytime • Focus-Driven Design – Built specifically for productivity, attention management, and workflow clarity WHO IT'S FOR • Professionals who need instant clarity when starting work on their Mac • Creatives managing multiple projects and jumping between tasks • People with ADHD or focus challenges who need automatic, not manual reminders • Anyone who values intentional, distraction-free productivity • Knowledge workers who lose context switching between apps and tabs • Students who want to stay on track while researching and studying WakeMinder is the productivity app that actually works with your brain, not against it. No complex setup, no overwhelming dashboards - just clear reminders that appear exactly when you need them. Requires WakeMinder PRO subscription. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Step Guard
This app transforms your steps into screen time, locking distracting apps and websites until you reach your daily step goal. It encourages physical activity by making movement the key to accessing your phone.
- Set daily step or walk goals
- Lock selected apps and websites
- Automatic unlock upon goal achievement
- Syncs with Apple Watch and Apple Health
- Group challenges for accountability
- Detailed movement insights (Premium)
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Turn your steps into screen time. Step Guard locks the apps and websites that distract you and unlocks them only when you've hit your daily step goal — turning a walk into the key to your phone. Whether you want to cut mindless scrolling, build a walking habit, or just move more without thinking about it, Step Guard makes distance the price of admission. How It Works Set a daily step or walk goal that fits your routine Choose which apps and websites to lock Walk to unlock them automatically as you hit your goal Track your progress with simple, clear insights Syncs automatically with Apple Watch and Apple Health Compete With Friends Create a group, share your progress, and stay accountable with people working toward the same goal. Free vs Premium Free: Set a daily step or walk goal Lock up to 2 apps, with a custom goal for each Basic progress tracking Automatic unlock when you hit your goal Premium: Lock unlimited apps and websites Detailed movement insights Compete with friends in shared groups Priority customer support Early access to new features Premium is available as a 3-Month, Annual or Lifetime plan — pick whichever fits you, all unlock the same full experience. Step Guard uses Apple's Screen Time API to monitor and block the apps and sites you choose. Setup takes under a minute, and it all runs on your device — your browsing data never leaves your phone. Take control of your screen time, one step at a time. Privacy Policy: https://stepguard.fit/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Step Guard at 5.0 against WakeMinder's 4.5. WakeMinder's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WakeMinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Step Guard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Step Guard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WakeMinder has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WakeMinder ships an update weekly, Step Guard every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | WakeMinder | Step Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Omar Sherif | Eugene Ondora |
Customer experience
WakeMinder
Step Guard
In-app purchases
WakeMinder
- WakeMidner PRO - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- WakeMinder PRO - Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- WakeMinder PRO - Lifetime$12.99
Step Guard
- StepGuard Weekly$4.997 Days
- StepGuard Monthly$8.991 Month
- StepGuard Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access2 variants$19.99









