LightScroll vs Linger

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LightScroll compared with Linger
Detail	LightScroll	Linger
What it does	Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention	A private, local-first image organizer for design references
Stage	Not given	Not given
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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.	Personal $39 USD one-time for 1 person on 2 Macs with Linger 0.x and 1.x updates included; Lifetime $79 USD one-time for 1 person on 4 Macs with all future major upgrades included. 14-day full trial available 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	Add personal notes and tags to each reference Multiple view modes: grid, stack and focus views Text search across titles, notes and tags Canvas feature to arrange references side by side Collections and saved searches Local library with no cloud sync required Optional AI for text extraction and descriptions Chrome extension for easy capture No item count limits
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	Private local-first library that keeps your data on your device with zero cloud dependency One-time purchase with permanent access, no monthly subscriptions Canvas tool to explore visual and conceptual relationships between references
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	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	24	13
Referring domains (Majestic)	14	1

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