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Beckon vs ScribeXP

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Beckon compared with ScribeXP
DetailBeckon logo BeckonScribeXP logo ScribeXP
What it doesA Mac app that brings your Dock to your cursor in a ring around the pointer The hero acts. The scribe records.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
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 Free: $0 with 3 daily quests, all levels and ranks, verification and Quest Crossing arcade. Pro: $7.99/month or $44.99/year with up to 10 daily quests, bigger combos, Pro outfits and cosmetics, plus 7-day free trial.
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
  • Apple Health integration for fitness quest verification
  • In-app focus timer that pauses when you leave the app
  • In-app photo verification for quests
  • 100 levels across six ranks from Recruit to Unbreakable
  • Customizable pixel-art hero with classes and cosmetics
  • Quest Crossing arcade game for breaks
  • Combo multiplier system for consecutive perfect days
  • No account needed, all data stored locally on iPhone
  • Verified XP vs self-reported XP distinction
  • Check-in reminders and streak tracking
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
  • Verified quests require real proof through Apple Health, focus timer or in-app photos, not just user claims
  • No account or server, all data stays on your iPhone
  • No ads ever and no data selling
  • Comprehensive verification through multiple sources including Apple Watch support
  • Gaming elements with persistent progression through 100 levels and unlockable cosmetics
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 check23 −4 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)1817
Referring domains (Majestic)112

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