| What it does | Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention
| A Mac notch app for saving files, links, images and text for later
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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.
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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
| - Drag files, links, images and text to the notch or use keyboard shortcuts
- Quick Look preview for saved items
- Add notes and set reminders for items
- Support for files up to 250 MB
- Done and Later sections for organizing items
- Keyboard shortcuts for all actions
- Local storage with no cloud sync
- Optional lock for inbox privacy
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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
| - Everything stays on your Mac with no account, cloud sync or data collection
- Seamless integration with macOS notch or top-center tray on other displays
- Fast drag-and-drop with instant disk writing before UI confirmation
- Minimal permissions with read-only clipboard access
- Optional reminders with native notification banners
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 25 ▲ +2 (up) since last check | 9 ▲ +1 (up) 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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