| What it does | See what's safe to spend
| Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention
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| Based in | NZ
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| Pricing model | Freemium
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| Pricing | Free to download and use; Premium from US$6.99 a month
| 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.
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| 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
| - 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
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| 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
| - 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
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| Free plan | Not given
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| Open source | Not given
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| Platforms | Not given
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| Public API | Not given
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 6 ● no change since last check | 25 ▲ +2 (up) since last check |
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| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 16 | 0 |
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| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 23 | 24 |
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| Referring domains (Majestic) | 77 | 14 |
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