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Keep Above vs Beckon

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Keep Above compared with Beckon
Detail Keep AboveBeckon logo Beckon
What it doesSee what's safe to spend A Mac app that brings your Dock to your cursor in a ring around the pointer
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNZ Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree to download and use; Premium from US$6.99 a month Free: 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
Key features
  • Live safe-balance bar showing how far your balance sits from covering every upcoming bill
  • Manual entry by design with no bank login or account details
  • Bill tracker with reminders on important days
  • Pay-cycle view showing income, bills and remaining balance
  • Colour-coded calendar marking daily balance status
  • Support for any recurrence pattern
  • Savings goals including auto goals sized from expenses
  • Built-in money tools on bills and paydays
  • 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
What makes it different
  • No bank connection means it works the same in any country
  • Projects balance forward day by day up to 30 years ahead
  • Shows what's coming before a tight spot lands rather than after
  • Minimal upkeep after setup—only need to keep balance current
  • No spending history or transaction categorisation required
  • 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
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)6 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)160
Citation Flow (Majestic)2318
Referring domains (Majestic)7711

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