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Munen vs xtty

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Munen compared with xtty
DetailMunen logo Munenxtty logo xtty
What it doesScreen time app that pauses distracting apps and adjusts daily based on how your day went Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inMX Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: Full app for up to 3 apps with zones, nightly adjustment, shields, journal, focus sessions, achievements, limited AI (3 coach messages and 1 journal analysis per week), and SOS. No time limit. Premium: $4.99/month or $39.99/year (14-day trial), includes unlimited apps, friction intensity setti Free with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
Key features
  • AI coach for guidance and personalized SOS
  • All data stays on device, optional AI features only send needed text
  • Works without account or subscription for core features
  • Integration with Apple Screen Time API
  • Works with any iPhone app including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Safari websites
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
What makes it different
  • Scores adjust nightly to how you actually used your phone, unlike competitors that start from zero each day
  • Mindful pause instead of blocking, giving you the final choice
  • Transparent on-device scoring with no cloud tracking of usage data
  • Free plan with no time limit, not a trial that expires
  • Built by solo developer focused on helping users need the app less over time
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
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)13 +1 (up) since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)86
Citation Flow (Majestic)2323
Referring domains (Majestic)1712

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