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Beckon vs ChoreLocks

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Beckon compared with ChoreLocks
DetailBeckon logo BeckonChoreLocks logo ChoreLocks
What it doesA Mac app that brings your Dock to your cursor in a ring around the pointer They do the work. They get the reward.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree: the ring for open apps, flick and click, your own shortcut, find any app by typing, Glass and Outline looks, zip, AirDrop and image conversions. Beckon Pro: $24, once, on up to 3 Macs, includes your Dock apps running or not, folders and Trash, websites, Shortcuts, files and collections, window Not given
Key features
  • App ring around cursor with directional flicking
  • Window switching with live thumbnails
  • Pinned apps, folders and Trash access
  • Website, Shortcut, file and collection management
  • Dock hiding and hiding the Dock for good
  • File drop actions: convert, compress, trim, redact, zip, send
  • Customizable appearance with five look options and accent colors
  • Pointer auto-follow after window selection
  • Cross-display window placement with Shift+release
  • Minimal memory footprint with instant activation
  • AI photo check that grades fairly by age
  • Real phone locking via Apple Screen Time
  • Legendary Prize system for major rewards
  • Real gift cards attached to rewards
  • Streaks, races, and badges
  • School calendar integration
  • Parent Dashboard on web and mobile
  • Daily rotating store with deals and surprises
  • Family chat with visibility controls
What makes it different
  • Brings the Dock to your cursor instead of requiring travel to the bottom of the screen
  • Works for mouse and trackpad users without requiring keyboard shortcuts
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or account required
  • Completely private with no analytics or data collection
  • Fully restores original Dock settings if you change your mind
  • Uses AI to verify chores fairly by age rather than just checking them off
  • Real phone locking that genuinely restricts app access until chores are done
  • Includes real gift cards and physical prizes as rewards
  • Sets up entire family in under one minute
  • Automatically adjusts for school schedules and relaxes locks on days off
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)7 +5 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)1811
Referring domains (Majestic)111

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