CortexOS vs StepCapture

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CortexOS compared with StepCapture
Detail	CortexOS	StepCapture
What it does	The zero-knowledge AI journal with on-device AI that reads what you wrote and reflects on it, keeping your words on your phone.	Turn clicks into instant, editable step-by-step guides
Stage	Startup	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	MT	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free: 10 encrypted entries per month. Premium Monthly: $7.99/month. Premium Annual: $49.99/year. Lifetime: $99.99 one-time purchase. All paid plans include a 7-day free trial.	Basic: Free forever with 25 captures, shareable link, and 3 Knowledge Base. Pro: $10/month per member (or $8/month billed yearly) with unlimited captures, advanced screenshot customization, and 10 Knowledge Base. Ultimate: $15/month per member (or $12/month billed yearly) with password protection, c
Key features	On-device Llama 3.2 language model with no cloud calls 20+ emotion detection with intensity scoring Deep Analysis: multi-paragraph AI reflections connecting to past entries Cognitive distortion alerts based on CBT principles On-device voice transcription with OpenAI Whisper Zero-knowledge cloud vault with AES-256-GCM encryption Memory layer that learns your patterns over time on-device Behavioral pattern detection and cognitive pattern naming 7-day chapters that automatically organize journaling into narrative arcs Therapist PDF reports for sharing with mental health professionals	One-click workflow recording Smart screenshots for every action Detailed action tracking Advanced blur system for sensitive data Secure and simple sharing Knowledge base organization Custom branding options Password-protected sharing AI-powered step descriptions Export to PDF, HTML, and documentation platforms
What makes it different	Only journaling app combining zero-knowledge encryption with on-device AI analysis Open-source cryptographic core published under MIT license on GitHub AI runs entirely on-device with zero network calls for data processing Recovery phrase creates permanent data deletion if lost, proving zero-knowledge works	15x faster documentation creation 5-minute onboarding setup One-click sharing with no attachments needed Fully customizable guides Automatic action logging without manual intervention
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	15 +3 (up) since last check	25 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	9	16
Citation Flow (Majestic)	20	17
Referring domains (Majestic)	17	148

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