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Algenius vs Crest

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Algenius compared with Crest
DetailAlgenius logo AlgeniusCrest logo Crest
What it doesAutomatic daily logs and screenshots Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given Paid
PricingNot given Crest Pro: $14.99 once (use on 2 Macs, updates through Crest 7). Crest Cloud + Drop add-on: 50 GB for $4.99/month or $39.99/year; 200 GB for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. 7-day free trial of everything with no card required.
Key features
  • Automatic daily activity logging with AI-drafted reports
  • Advanced screenshot editor with drawing, shapes, annotations, blur, emoji, and counters
  • AI text extraction from screenshots
  • AI text assistant for translate, rewrite, and grammar fix via Alt+S
  • Custom branded watermarks on all screenshots
  • Before-and-after side-by-side image comparison
  • Direct copy-paste to Google Sheets and Excel
  • Cloud storage with share links
  • 3-day retention on free tier, unlimited on Pro
  • Display Claude Code permission prompts on the MacBook notch
  • Answer with Allow or Deny with a single tap
  • View full command details before approving
  • Answer Claude's multiple-choice questions from the notch
  • Support for Codex CLI
  • Support for GitHub Copilot CLI
  • Visible on any display, even over fullscreen apps
  • Works with Claude Code's native hook system
What makes it different
  • All features accessible through three simple keyboard shortcuts
  • Automatic activity log drafting eliminates manual daily reporting
  • Works directly in any application without tab switching
  • No account setup required to start using the app
  • Local activity logs stored on device with full user control
  • Shows prompts on the notch, visible over any fullscreen app or external display
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses native hooks instead of patching or injecting
  • No API key or extra signup required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)39
Citation Flow (Majestic)1531
Referring domains (Majestic)4107

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