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LightScroll vs reverscan

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LightScroll compared with reverscan
DetailLightScroll logo LightScrollreverscan logo reverscan
What it doesAdd a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention World's first reverse file search for Mac
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
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 plan included with unlimited indexing and deep scans on entire computer and 50 screenshots with OCR and URLs. Pro plan at ₹499 one-time payment (launch price) includes unlimited screenshots with OCR and URLs and unlimited external drives.
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
  • Search files by uploading images or documents instead of typing filenames
  • Auto-organize screenshots with source URLs and page titles from browsers
  • Full-text search across PDFs, documents, images and design files
  • Search by dominant color in images
  • Deep scan with OCR for scanned PDFs and handwritten notes
  • Index and search external drives
  • Copy text from any screenshot
  • Swipe left to delete or organize screenshots with progress rewards
  • Works offline and passed Apple's security check for malware
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
  • Only app that remembers source URLs and page titles from browser screenshots
  • Visual similarity search using Apple Vision framework for images
  • One-time purchase with perpetual access, no recurring subscription fees
  • Built and maintained by a solo developer with sustainable approach
  • Refer a friend to unlock one free external drive index per referral
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Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 +2 (up) since last check28 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)03
Citation Flow (Majestic)2420
Referring domains (Majestic)1422

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