Ledge vs CallFirst

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Ledge compared with CallFirst
Detail	Ledge	CallFirst
What it does	A Mac utility that turns the notch into a shelf for catching and routing files to apps	Screen time app that unlocks social media after a real phone call with someone you love
Stage	Not given	Startup
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	GB
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	$19 USD one-time purchase with 14-day free trial and 7-day refund policy	Free tier with one contact and daily unlock; paid tiers available with pricing varying by region and currency (from GBP 0 to GBP 59.99). Annual subscriptions and one-time purchases available.
Key features	Catch any file dragged toward the notch Route files to apps as the right format automatically Open shelf with keyboard shortcut or click the notch Works on Macs with or without a notch No internet required for file handling Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel Notarized by Apple and signed with Developer ID Real preview tiles with file type badges Minimal disk space requirement	Blocks Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads, Facebook and Snapchat until 60-second phone call On-device call verification without access to call logs or audio Customizable blocking schedule with one-tap activation Supports both regular phone calls and WhatsApp calls Multiple contacts and named groups on Pro tier Privacy-first design with no contact data synced to servers Daily unlock system resetting each day Free tier with one contact and one daily unlock
What makes it different	Converts the same file to the right format for each destination automatically One-time $19 purchase with no subscription Works on both notched and notch-less Macs 7-day refund policy with no questions asked	Designed for personal connection rather than productivity blocking Call-based unlocking replaces generic friction like timers or breathing exercises Verification happens locally on-device without server access to contact data One simple mechanism designed for maximum behavioral impact
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	29 +1 (up) since last check	3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	10	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	20
Referring domains (Majestic)	9	18

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