LightScroll vs HARDER

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LightScroll compared with HARDER
Detail	LightScroll	HARDER
What it does	Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention	Challenges with photo proof, pre-written steps and a built-in comeback
Stage	Not given	Startup
Founded	Not given	2026
Based in	Not given	PL
Pricing model	Not given	Freemium
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.	Free plan includes 5 personal challenges per month, 5 private challenges per month, 1 public challenge per month, 1 public with approval challenge per month, and 1 extra space. Premium plan costs $7.99 per month (or annual pricing available) and includes unlimited personal, private, and public chall
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	Pre-written daily steps for every challenge Photo, text, or Apple Health proof verification Automatic comeback system after missed days 200+ ready-made challenges across multiple categories Personal, private, or public challenge visibility Offline functionality with sync Space profiles and social community
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	Pre-written daily steps eliminate decision fatigue and executive function burden Missing a day doesn't reset progress—you pick up where you stopped Proof-based accountability that creates genuine evidence, not just checkboxes Automatic health data verification eliminates manual proof entry Join anytime without waiting for a challenge start date
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	4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	24	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	14	0

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