Comparison

Step Guard vs TriggerFlo

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 daily steps into screen time. It locks distracting apps and websites, only unlocking them when you reach your step goal. Build healthier habits and move more by making distance the price of admission to your digital world.

Highlights
  • Lock apps and websites
  • Set daily step goals
  • Automatic unlocking
  • Progress tracking
  • Syncs with Apple Watch/Health
  • Compete with friends
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

TriggerFlo

This app combines a floating focus timer with task management and invoicing capabilities. Track your time, organize projects with Kanban boards, and automatically generate client-ready invoices. It syncs seamlessly across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Floating focus timer
  • Pomodoro-style sessions
  • Kanban task boards
  • Subtask management
  • Automatic invoice generation
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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TriggerFlo is the focus timer that runs your whole workday — track your time, manage your tasks, and bill your clients without ever leaving the app. Most timers stop when you switch apps. TriggerFlo doesn't. Its floating focus timer stays on top while you work, so a single tap keeps you accountable to the task in front of you. When the session ends, that time is already attached to the right task — and one tap away from a finished invoice. — FOCUS TIMER THAT STAYS WITH YOU — • Floating, resizable timer that lives on top of everything you do • Pomodoro-style focus sessions to beat procrastination and protect deep work • Each session links straight to the task you're working on, so nothing goes untracked • Live timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, plus desktop and web — TASKS & PROJECTS, NOT JUST A LIST — • Visual Kanban boards to move work from To Do to Done • Subtasks, due dates, priorities, and tags to keep projects organized • Drag-and-drop columns built for the way you actually plan your day • Team collaboration so everyone sees the same board in real time — TURN TIME INTO MONEY — • Tracked time rolls up into client-ready invoices automatically • Set hourly rates, add line items, and send a professional invoice in seconds • Perfect for freelancers, consultants, and agencies who bill by the hour • No spreadsheets, no copying timestamps, no lost billable hours — EVERYWHERE YOU WORK — • Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, plus the web • Your timer, tasks, and invoices sync instantly across every device • Start a session on your phone, finish on your Mac — it just follows you WHY TRIGGERFLO Time tracking apps tell you where your hours went. Task managers tell you what to do next. Invoicing apps get you paid. TriggerFlo is the rare app that does all three and connects them, so the time you focus becomes the work you ship and the money you earn — automatically. Whether you're a freelancer protecting billable hours, a consultant juggling clients, or anyone who wants to stop multitasking and start finishing, TriggerFlo turns focus into flow. Download TriggerFlo and make every minute count. — Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@triggerflo.app. Terms of Use: https://triggerflo.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://triggerflo.app/privacy

Screenshots

Step Guard4 screens
TriggerFlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TriggerFlo at 4 against Step Guard's 2. TriggerFlo also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TriggerFlo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Step Guard against 5.0 for TriggerFlo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Step Guard versus TriggerFlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep GuardTriggerFlo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEugene OndoraDaniel Steven Connelly

Customer experience

Step Guard

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

TriggerFlo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Step Guard

Subscriptions5
  • StepGuard Weekly$4.997 Days
  • StepGuard Quarterly$7.993 Months
  • StepGuard Monthly$8.991 Month
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  • StepGuard Yearly$14.991 Year
  • StepGuard Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$19.99
  • Lifetime Access$22.99
3 purchases

TriggerFlo

Subscriptions2
  • TriggerFlo Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$45.991 Year
One-time1
  • TriggerFlo lifetime$119.00

Questions

Is Step Guard free?
Step Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TriggerFlo free?
TriggerFlo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Step Guard or TriggerFlo?
Step Guard and TriggerFlo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Step Guard or TriggerFlo have ads?
Neither Step Guard nor TriggerFlo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step Guard or TriggerFlo?
Step Guard ships an update weekly, and TriggerFlo weekly. Most recently, Step Guard was updated on November 5, 2026 and TriggerFlo on November 9, 2026.

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