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LightScroll vs PeakFlow

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LightScroll compared with PeakFlow
DetailLightScroll logo LightScrollPeakFlow logo PeakFlow
What it doesAdd a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention Five productivity tools for Mac and Windows with a free 30-day trial
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PricingBasic (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 30-day trial of all five tools. Pro US$2.99/month (billed monthly, cancel anytime). One tool US$9.99 once. All five tools US$29.99 once. Dictation top-ups from US$5 (over 100,000 words for US$5, over 200,000 words for US$10, over 400,000 words for US$20). Launcher and Guarana are free for every
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
  • Works across multiple monitors and supports macOS 13+ and Windows 10 and 11
  • No telemetry in the app and local processing of focus detection frames
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
  • AI dictation that removes filler words and adds punctuation automatically
  • Focus detection processes frames locally on your computer with no video storage or transmission
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 +2 (up) since last check9 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)04
Citation Flow (Majestic)2418
Referring domains (Majestic)1412

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