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ChronoBlock vs Buy Jury

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ChronoBlock compared with Buy Jury
DetailChronoBlock logo ChronoBlockBuy Jury logo Buy Jury
What it doesDesktop time blocking app with focus timer for Windows and macOS Pause before you buy
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingFree for 30 days, then $10.90 USD one-time for lifetime access. No subscription or renewal. Free: 3 holds a month, 48-hour holds, unlimited polls and votes, nightly check-in and streaks, circle, 30 days of history. Jury Plus: $3.99/month or $29.99/year for unlimited holds, every hold length (24h, 48h, 72h, 7 days), full history, and pause every shopping app (coming soon).
Key features
  • Drag-and-drop task scheduling onto visual calendar
  • Visual time blocking calendar with timeline view
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer for focus sessions
  • Resize and move time blocks as plans change
  • Local data storage with offline functionality
  • Cross-platform support for Windows and macOS
  • Use on up to three devices with one license
  • One-time payment with lifetime access to updates
  • Send one link to friends to vote Buy or Skip without requiring the app
  • Friends can vote anonymously
  • Find it cheaper to compare prices at other stores
  • Companion animals (cat or dog) that keep you company during holds
  • Nightly no-spend check-in and streak tracking
  • Private circle to share streak counts with friends
  • Shareable proof cards for reaching milestones
  • Never connects to bank or card
  • Pause shopping apps using Apple's Screen Time framework (Jury Plus, coming soon)
What makes it different
  • Built entirely around time blocking from day one, not a generic to-do list app
  • All planning data stays local on your device with offline support
  • Lightweight and private desktop application
  • Simple, intuitive workflow moving directly from planning to focused work
  • Friends vote without downloading the app or creating an account
  • No bank or financial connection required
  • Streak accountability with friends without revealing spending details
  • No ads or affiliate links
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)2 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)110
Referring domains (Majestic)290

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