| What it does | Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention
| A focus companion for your Mac that notices task drift and helps you return to your work
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| 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.
| 14-day free trial. An annual plan is planned; final prices will be announced at launch.
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| 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
| - Set work intentions with tasks or projects
- Screen drift detection using Apple Intelligence
- Gentle nudge reminders when attention drifts
- Session history and insights on workday patterns
- Menu bar quick access and pause controls
- Context-aware analysis recognizing research and tools
- Todoist integration to import projects and tasks
- On-device processing with no cloud analysis
- Optional browser control for Safari, Chrome, Arc, Brave and Edge
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| 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
| - Uses on-device Apple Intelligence instead of blocking websites or apps
- All processing happens locally on your Mac with no screenshots uploaded
- Learns from your corrections to improve context understanding
- Gentle nudges instead of blocking or alarms
- Analyzes focus patterns across weeks to show when you focus best
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 25 ▲ +2 (up) since last check | Not checked yet ● no change since last check |
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| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 24 | 0 |
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| Referring domains (Majestic) | 14 | 0 |
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