| What it does | Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention
| A Mac app that writes and keeps your to-do list from the text on your screen
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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.
| Free during beta. AI costs depend on your provider: ChatGPT plan costs vary by subscription, Claude API costs $100 to $500 per month in credits, OpenRouter uses pay-per-use pricing.
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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
| - Auto-updates tasks as they progress in emails and chat apps
- Recents section shows up to ten rows from the last three days
- Works with any Mac app that supports macOS Accessibility
- Local data storage on Mac with no cloud sync
- Masks passwords, API keys, tokens and sensitive numbers before saving
- Screen reading checks every 15 seconds via macOS Accessibility
- Voice chat interface to ask questions and give commands
- Pause screen awareness for an hour or longer when needed
- Requires macOS 15 or later with Apple silicon
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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
| - Writes tasks automatically from screen text instead of requiring manual typing
- Keeps to-do list current without manual updates as work progresses
- Uses your own AI provider instead of running proprietary servers
- All data stored locally on Mac with no cloud account or server access to screen text
- Never reads passwords or common password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 25 ▲ +2 (up) since last check | Not checked yet ● no change since last check |
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| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 0 | 0 |
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| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 24 | 0 |
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| Referring domains (Majestic) | 14 | 0 |
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