# ScrollSteps vs DialogNote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollSteps | DialogNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollsteps-limit-screen-time/id6754535878/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialognote-chat-journal/id6754547289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 30 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Kilinc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550253855) | [创辉 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824333944) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrollSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollsteps-limit-screen-time/id6754535878)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| StepLocker (Annual Plan) | $24.99 | per year |
| StepLocker (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime StepLocker | $39.99 | one-time |


### DialogNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialognote-chat-journal/id6754547289)

This minimalist app lets you record ideas and thoughts as if you were chatting. It supports text, images, voice, and files, with features like reminders and secure local storage. Organize your notes into independent conversations for work, study, or personal ideas.

**Highlights:** Immersive chat experience for note-taking, Support for text, images, voice, and files, Pin important conversations, Independent conversation management, To-do reminders, Secure local storage, Data analysis for trends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*