| What it does | Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention
| A Mac utility that turns the notch into a shelf for catching and routing files to apps
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| Paid
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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.
| $19 USD one-time purchase with 14-day free trial and 7-day refund policy
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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
| - 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
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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
| - 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
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 25 ▲ +2 (up) since last check | 29 ▲ +1 (up) since last check |
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| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 0 | 10 |
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| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 24 | 23 |
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| Referring domains (Majestic) | 14 | 9 |
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