Blocker vs Start This Task

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Blocker compared with Start This Task
Detail	Blocker	Start This Task
What it does	Website and app blocker for Mac with lock modes to prevent disabling blocks	Break overwhelming tasks into one clear, doable first step
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Free trial	Freemium
Pricing	$29 for founding licence (90% claimed, 1 of 10 founding spots left), then $39 for next 25, then $59 regular price. One-time payment, free updates forever.	Free: 15 guided breakdowns per month (no sign-up needed for one trial). Founding Pro: $5.90/month, no monthly breakdown cap for normal personal use.
Key features	Block websites across all browsers simultaneously Block Mac apps from launching Three lock modes: Off, Strict, and Hardcore Recurring block scheduling by day and time No account or sign-up required Runs offline on your Mac Streak and focus hour tracking Support for subdomain blocking	AI-powered task breakdown to concrete first action Three step sizes: Standard, Small, and Tiny Editable task plans Break down any step further anytime Focus Mode with built-in timer Full task plan builds while you start Guest trial without sign-up Rename, reorder, add, or delete steps
What makes it different	Blocks across every browser and Mac app in one place, unlike browser extensions which only cover one browser Hardcore lock mode cannot be disabled until timer ends, with only one emergency pass per week Pay once, no subscription or account needed, works offline forever Privacy-focused with no browsing data collected or sent from your Mac	Immediate first step before full plan is ready Co-developed with specialists for ADHD and executive dysfunction Research-backed approach using implementation intentions Customizable step granularity to match your needs Free to use with 15 monthly breakdowns included
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)	1 no change since last check	4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	9	17
Citation Flow (Majestic)	22	27
Referring domains (Majestic)	76	89

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