Cockpit vs LightScroll

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Cockpit compared with LightScroll
Detail	Cockpit	LightScroll
What it does	Humanity's last productivity app	Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention
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Pricing	Free to download and use. No subscription or server costs. Users pay their model provider directly for Claude Code or Codex usage.	Basic (free): up to two Controls, unlimited friends, standard Frictions, always includes Override option. Plus (regional pricing): unlimited Controls, timed goals, custom Frictions, Hardcore Mode to lock Controls, Allow no time option, and ability to disable Override.
Key features	AI task initiation with Claude Code or Codex Attention view for tasks needing user input Full version history for agent-generated files Document rendering for Word, web pages, and images Comment, explain, or spin off workflows Task reminders with date and time Integration with company tools and connections Custom plugin support for document viewers Local operation with no cloud or server	Set up Controls for specific apps and websites Friction feature with mini-games, breathing exercises, or waits before access Override system to regain access with intentional actions Set time allowances and session limits Streaks and XP progress tracking Accountability partner code approval system Hardcore Mode to lock Controls against changes Option to set time allowance to zero Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices Social features with friends, leaderboards, and shared challenges
What makes it different	Runs locally on Mac with no account or cloud required AI agents automatically start every new task Works with existing Claude Code or Codex setup Full version history and file diffing for all agent work Extensible with custom plugins for internal tools	Designed as optional support rather than forced blocking, giving users control and a way through when truly needed Includes accountability partner approval system using six-digit codes to make overrides consequential Grace period system after missed streaks to help users return more easily Processes raw screen time data and browser history locally rather than sending to servers Timed goals in Plus that allow Controls to end after a duration or on a chosen date
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
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Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	4 +1 (up) since last check	25 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	9	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	22	24
Referring domains (Majestic)	57	14

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