Comparison

Step Guard vs LoroNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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/

About

LoroNote

This AI-powered voice recorder offers studio-grade transcription with advanced privacy features. It processes audio entirely on-device, supports over 100 languages, and integrates with Apple Intelligence for enhanced productivity. Features include on-wrist recording, import/export options, and smart organization tools.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription
  • 100% privacy
  • Offline functionality
  • Apple Intelligence integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Import/export audio and text
  • Customizable dictionary
Features
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LoroNote is the ultimate AI transcription voice recorder. Experience studio-grade accuracy with OpenAI’s Whisper Large V3 Turbo engine, processed 100% on-device for unmatched privacy and security. ■ Why LoroNote? • Fast & Accurate: High-speed transcription with professional-grade accuracy. • 100% Private: All audio and text are processed locally on your iPhone. No data ever leaves your device. • Offline Ready: Works perfectly in Airplane Mode or without internet. ■ Powerful AI Features ▶ On-Device Whisper Large V3 Turbo We’ve optimized the state-of-the-art Whisper Large V3 Turbo model to run directly on your iPhone. Get the highest possible accuracy and speed available on a mobile device, without the privacy risks or delays of cloud servers. ▶ Apple Intelligence Integration Supercharge your productivity with Apple Intelligence. Instantly summarize hour-long meetings, extract key action items, and refine your notes using the latest on-device AI capabilities. ▶ Speaker Identification See who's speaking, rename speakers, and share transcripts with speaker labels. ▶ Apple Watch App & Complications Record ideas, memos, or conversations directly from your wrist. Add complications to your watch face for instant access. Your recordings automatically sync to your iPhone for transcription when connected. ▶ iPad Support Experience LoroNote on the big screen. Fully optimized for iPad, making it perfect for reviewing transcripts, editing notes, and multitasking with Split View and Slide Over. ▶ Home & Lock Screen Widgets Start recording or access your recent notes instantly with customizable widgets. Capture the moment before it passes. ■ Pro-Grade Tools ▶ Import & Export • Import Audio/Video: Transcribe mp3, wav, m4a, mp4, mov, and more. • Export Anywhere: Save as Text (TXT) or Subtitles (SRT). Share to Notes, Files, or any other app. ▶ Smart Organization • Folders & Calendar: Organize notes by topic or date. • Search & Replace: Instantly find keywords or batch-replace terms across transcripts. • Custom Dictionary: Add names, technical jargon, or acronyms for perfect recognition. ▶ Advanced Playback • Listen while you read with synced text highlighting. • Edit text easily while listening to the original audio. ■ Supported Languages Auto-detects and transcribes over 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and many more. ■ Recommended For • Meetings: Securely record sensitive business discussions. • Students: Transcribe entire lectures for easy review and searching. • Creators: Generate subtitles (SRT) for your videos in minutes. • Journalists: Record interviews and get immediate, searchable text. ■ Usage Note • Supported Devices: - iPhone 13 or later (2021~) - iPhone SE 3rd generation (2022~) - iPad mini 6th generation or later (2021~) - iPad 11th generation or later (2025~) - iPad Air M1 or later (2022~) - iPad Pro M1 or later (2021~) • LoroNote utilizes your device's powerful GPU for fast, accurate transcription. For the best performance on long recordings, please keep the app open during processing. ■ Customer Support • Email: support@loronote.com • Privacy Policy: https://loronote.com/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Step Guard4 screens
LoroNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Step Guard at 5.0 against LoroNote's 4.6. LoroNote's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Step Guard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LoroNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Step Guard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LoroNote has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step Guard ships an update every 5 days, LoroNote every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Step Guard versus LoroNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep GuardLoroNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews—86.2% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB696 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEugene OndoraRich Soft Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Step Guard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LoroNote

All ratings50 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.9%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Step Guard

Subscriptions3
  • StepGuard Weekly$4.997 Days
  • StepGuard Monthly$8.991 Month
  • StepGuard Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$19.99
4 purchases

LoroNote

Subscriptions3
  • Loro Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Step Guard free?
Step Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoroNote free?
LoroNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Step Guard or LoroNote?
Step Guard is rated higher. Step Guard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LoroNote averages 4.6 from 53 ratings.
Do Step Guard or LoroNote have ads?
Neither Step Guard nor LoroNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step Guard or LoroNote?
Step Guard ships an update every 5 days, and LoroNote every 4 days. Most recently, Step Guard was updated on October 30, 2026 and LoroNote on October 30, 2026.

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