| What it does | Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention
| Mac windows back in place after sleep or unlock, automatically and instantly
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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 payment for one person on up to 3 Macs. Includes one year of updates; last version of that year works forever. Free 14-day trial.
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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
| - Automatic window restoration after wake, unlock, login or monitor reconnection
- Distinguishes identical monitors by system UUID and physical port
- Fast restore without app communication, around 20ms for hundreds of windows
- Restores display arrangement including resolution, refresh rate, rotation and HDR
- Restores windows across all virtual desktops (Spaces)
- Visual feedback with soft blur and countdown during restore
- No setup required, learns layout automatically while you work
- Private by design with no network access or analytics
- Goes idle with no external displays connected
- Distinguishes layouts per display combination
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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
| - Works reliably with identical monitors that macOS cannot distinguish by standard means
- Fast and never hangs because it reads the window server directly instead of querying each application
- Open source code published under Functional Source License with MIT conversion after two years
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 25 ▲ +2 (up) since last check | 1 ▲ +1 (up) since last check |
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| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 0 | 13 |
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| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 24 | 23 |
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| Referring domains (Majestic) | 14 | 13 |
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