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LightScroll vs Axsuro

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LightScroll compared with Axsuro
DetailLightScroll logo LightScrollAxsuro logo Axsuro
What it doesAdd a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention Don't type, just write.
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingBasic (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. Free (€0/month, 60 pages/month); Plus (€5.99/month or €59/year, 500 pages/month); Pro (€11.99/month or €119/year, 1,500 pages/month). All new accounts start with 14 days of Pro free, no card required.
Key features
  • 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
  • Handwriting recognition in 12 languages
  • Photo scanning and OCR with offline support
  • Automatic task and event extraction from markers
  • Two-way sync with Google, Microsoft and Todoist
  • Search and natural language queries on notes
  • Meeting notes with automatic summaries
  • Sketch recognition preserved 1:1
  • Document creation from handwritten text
  • Book view with handwriting-style font
  • Flashcards with spaced repetition
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Works on any paper, no special notebook required
  • EU-hosted data stored in Frankfurt, never used for AI training
  • Preserves original handwriting line-by-line
  • No mandatory learning curve or syntax to remember
  • Encrypted end-to-end with full data export and deletion control
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)25 +2 (up) since last check4 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)02
Citation Flow (Majestic)2412
Referring domains (Majestic)143

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