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LightScroll vs TimeLoop

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LightScroll compared with TimeLoop
DetailLightScroll logo LightScrollTimeLoop logo TimeLoop
What it doesAdd a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention Your day, figured out.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given DE
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 to plan by hand. TimeLoop Pro: €4.99 per month or €29.99 per year. In the United States, $3.99 per month or $24.99 per year. Yearly plan on App Store and app.trytimeloop.com includes free week for new subscribers.
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
  • Voice and text planning: say or type what you need to do and AI turns it into scheduled tasks
  • Automatic replanning when running late with one tap
  • Two-way sync with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook and iCloud Reminders
  • Errands on the way: optimizes order of stops and calculates when to leave
  • Shared lists and circles for planning with family and colleagues
  • Weather forecasts at each event's location
  • Calculate leave times with route information and travel duration
  • Goals scheduled three times a week on available time slots
  • Lighter day feature suggests moving tasks when today is overloaded
  • Available on iPhone, Android, Mac and web browser
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
  • Plans your day by understanding natural language, not by filling forms
  • Replans entire day intelligently when you run late instead of requiring manual rescheduling
  • Integrates planning with actual calendar apps so your plan appears in Calendar automatically
  • Factors in travel time and routes when scheduling, not just event duration
  • Free core planning with premium features for AI automation and extra capabilities
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 +2 (up) since last check14 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)2421
Referring domains (Majestic)1415

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