LightScroll vs Crest

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LightScroll compared with Crest
Detail	LightScroll	Crest
What it does	Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention	Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Not given	Paid
Pricing	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.	Crest Pro: $14.99 once (use on 2 Macs, updates through Crest 7). Crest Cloud + Drop add-on: 50 GB for $4.99/month or $39.99/year; 200 GB for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. 7-day free trial of everything with 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	Display Claude Code permission prompts on the MacBook notch Answer with Allow or Deny with a single tap View full command details before approving Answer Claude's multiple-choice questions from the notch Support for Codex CLI Support for GitHub Copilot CLI Visible on any display, even over fullscreen apps Works with Claude Code's native hook system
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	Shows prompts on the notch, visible over any fullscreen app or external display One-time purchase with no subscription required Uses native hooks instead of patching or injecting No API key or extra signup required
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)	25 +2 (up) since last check	8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	9
Citation Flow (Majestic)	24	31
Referring domains (Majestic)	14	107

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