Comparison

ScrollSteps vs DialogNote

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

Head to head
About

ScrollSteps

This app locks distracting applications, requiring users to walk a set number of steps to earn screen time. It encourages users to be more intentional with their phone usage by gamifying physical activity. Turn your phone into a tool for progress by walking more and scrolling less.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time through walking
  • Locks distracting apps
  • Gamified physical activity
  • Promotes intentional phone use
  • Reduces doomscrolling
  • Subscription-based premium features
Features
Read full description

ScrollSteps turns walking into the only way to unlock your most distracting apps. Instead of relying on willpower, you earn screen time by moving: every 100 steps = 1 minute of access. If you haven’t walked enough, your apps stay locked. Take a short walk, earn minutes, and come back with intention instead of falling into a doomscrolling spiral in social media. Walk more, scroll less, and turn your phone into a tool that nudges you toward a better life. Stop doomscrolling. Start doing. All that lost time could’ve been progress—and your future still can be. 

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A ScrollSteps SUBSCRIPTION is required to unlock and enjoy all features. ScrollSteps is free to download, and you can choose from the following options inside the app: * Annual subscription with free trial: Try all premium features for a limited time, then continue with an annual subscription if you don’t cancel before the trial ends. * Monthly subscription: Recurring subscription that grants full access to all premium features. * Lifetime access: One‑time purchase that unlocks all current premium features for the lifetime of the ScrollSteps app while it remains available on the App Store and is maintained by us (not your personal lifetime). Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto‑renewal at any time in your Apple Account settings after purchase. If you start the annual free trial and subscribe before it ends, any remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. Please review the Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA): Apple Standard EULA Privacy Policy: https://klncemre.github.io/steplocker-web/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://klncemre.github.io/steplocker-web/terms.html

About

DialogNote

Capture thoughts and ideas naturally through a chat-like interface. Supports text, voice, images, and files, with features like reminders and secure local storage. Organize your notes into independent conversations for work, study, or personal ideas.

Highlights
  • Chat-like note-taking interface
  • Support for text, voice, images, and files
  • Pin important conversations
  • Independent conversation management
  • To-do reminders
  • Secure local storage
  • Data analysis
Features
Read full description

DialogNote is a minimalist recording platform designed for people who love to “talk to themselves.” No cluttered buttons, no learning curve — just type a sentence like you're chatting, and your note is done. Main Features: ● Immersive chat experience: capture ideas as naturally as sending messages ● Input methods: support for text, images, voice, and files ● Pin important conversations: quick access to frequently used notes and ideas ● Independent conversation management: work, study, ideas, life… neatly organized and easy to manage ● To-do reminders: set reminders so tasks are never forgotten ● Secure local storage: data is stored only on your device, ensuring privacy and security ● Data analysis: automatically organize trends and key changes in your records ● Minimalist design: clean, focused, and distraction-free, making recording a pleasure ● Voice notes: long-press to record, release to send, with audio playback support ● File attachments: support for various document formats, making work and study more convenient ● Add discoveries: capture every moment of inspiration, anytime, anywhere "Recording isn’t a burden, but a conversation." With DialogNote, every self-talk becomes your most genuine dialogue with yourself. DialogNote Membership Instructions -> By becoming a member, you can unlock all paid features of DialogNote and enjoy free updates for future premium features. After confirming your purchase and payment, your subscription will automatically renew through your iTunes account. Apple iTunes will charge your account within 24 hours prior to the subscription expiration. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for one subscription cycle. To cancel auto-renewal, you must manually turn off automatic renewal in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. During the trial period, if you do not cancel, your iTunes account will automatically start the subscription and charge you at the end of the trial. Any unused trial period will be forfeited once the subscription is purchased. This service allows you to choose whether to cancel; if you do not cancel, the next billing cycle will automatically be renewed. User Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTXBCSENCdWNoc3ly Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTXN0ZWZVeFBpdFV5

Screenshots

ScrollSteps4 screens
DialogNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DialogNote at 5.0 against ScrollSteps's 4.3. DialogNote also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. ScrollSteps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and DialogNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DialogNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrollSteps ships an update monthly, DialogNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScrollSteps versus DialogNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollStepsDialogNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—96.9% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB86 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEmre Kilinc创辉 郑

Customer experience

ScrollSteps

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

DialogNote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive96.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ScrollSteps

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$17.991 Month
  • StepLocker (Annual Plan)$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • StepLocker (1 year)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime StepLocker$39.99
3 purchases

DialogNote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$6.99

Questions

Is ScrollSteps free?
ScrollSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DialogNote free?
DialogNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScrollSteps or DialogNote?
DialogNote is rated higher. ScrollSteps averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DialogNote averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do ScrollSteps or DialogNote have ads?
Neither ScrollSteps nor DialogNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrollSteps or DialogNote?
ScrollSteps ships an update monthly, and DialogNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScrollSteps was updated on October 30, 2026 and DialogNote on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons