LightScroll vs Pinkoa

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LightScroll compared with Pinkoa
Detail	LightScroll	Pinkoa
What it does	Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention	Free study timer with a pink koala, plus printables and study merch
Stage	Not given	Startup
Founded	Not given	2026
Based in	Not given	DE
Pricing model	Not given	Freemium
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.	Free timer and free Koa Starter Pack printable. Paid printables from €1.90 (Koa's Student Budget Planner) to €5.90 (Koa's Classroom Focus Bundle). Merch from €15.99 (mugs) to €45.99 (hoodies).
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	Focus rounds from 25 to 90 minutes Short and long breaks Daily streak tracking Built-in to-do list Background sounds No account required Works on any browser Classroom Mode for teachers Merchandise shop
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	No account, no sign-up, no ads - completely free timer No student data collection in Classroom Mode Works instantly in any browser without installation Cute character design with Koa the pink koala Available in three languages: English, German and Finnish
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	7 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	3
Citation Flow (Majestic)	24	15
Referring domains (Majestic)	14	7

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