Sofa Time vs LightScroll

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Sofa Time compared with LightScroll
Detail	Sofa Time	LightScroll
What it does	TV show and movie tracker for iOS and Android	Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention
Stage	Established	Not given
Founded	2014	Not given
Based in	ES	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Not given
Pricing	Free core experience with optional one-time Premium purchase for advanced features	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.
Key features	Discovery across 500+ streaming services Episode and movie tracking with dates and ratings Watchlists and custom collections Premiere notifications and calendar Cloud sync with iCloud, Trakt, Simkl and MDBList Community profiles, follows and comments Customizable themes, icons and layouts Import from TV Time, Trakt, IMDb and Letterboxd Cast, ratings, trailers and reviews	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
What makes it different	One-time Premium purchase instead of recurring subscription Independent app with 12 years of continuity Respects user data with export and backup tools Does not host or play streaming content	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
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)	23 +1 (up) since last check	25 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	9	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	24
Referring domains (Majestic)	109	14

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