LightScroll vs Token Time

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LightScroll compared with Token Time
Detail	LightScroll	Token Time
What it does	Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention	Screen Time, but for your tokens
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
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 plan includes menu-bar meter, live usage chart, cost & per-model breakdown, and break reminders every 50M tokens. Unlock plan costs $5 one-time and adds the ability to change the 50M token threshold or turn off lock-screen reminders entirely.
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	Menu-bar token meter with live usage display Hourly token usage chart Per-model cost breakdown Configurable token threshold reminders Full-screen lock-screen break reminders Local data storage with no cloud sync No account or login required No telemetry or tracking
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	Completely private with no account, cloud, or telemetry Runs entirely locally as a Mac-native menu-bar app Gentle break reminders that auto-dismiss after 10 seconds Per-model breakdown shows exactly where token spend goes
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	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	4
Citation Flow (Majestic)	24	20
Referring domains (Majestic)	14	39

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