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ScreenFine vs Notchy

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ScreenFine compared with Notchy
DetailScreenFine logo ScreenFineNotchy logo Notchy
What it doesThe screen time app that locks your apps at the OS level when you go over your daily limit. Earn them back with pushups. Dynamic Island for your Mac
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inIN IN
Pricing modelFree trial Paid
Pricing$1 per week via Apple In-App Purchase after a 7-day free trial. Also available at $3.99 per month or $40.49 per year. No additional charges for exceeding daily limits. $24.99 once for one Mac (plus applicable tax), lifetime license with all updates included. 7-day free trial, no card required.
Key features
  • OS-level app locking via Apple Family Controls
  • Multiple redemption options including steps and mindful minutes
  • AI villain roasts on every overage
  • Customizable daily app limits
  • Streak tracking and weekly score
  • Optional Wall of Shame social leaderboard
  • Lock pause for travel and sick days
  • Six customizable villain personalities
  • Verified Apple Watch workout integration
  • Face Unlock - Look at Mac to unlock with on-device Vision and liveness check
  • Now Playing - Music controls with album art, scrubbing, shuffle and repeat from collapsed island
  • AI Usage Tracker - Track Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and Copilot rate limits and tokens
  • Clipboard History with OCR - Search past copies including text recognized from images
  • Window Snapping - Rectangle-style tiling with notch as drop target
  • Command Palette - Press ⌃⌥K to jump to tabs, toggle features, or run Shortcuts
  • Pomodoro Timer - Focus sessions with streaks and 7-day chart
  • System HUDs - Volume, brightness, and caffeine toggles animate from notch
  • App Launcher - Pin and open apps directly from notch
  • File Shelf - Drag files to stash and retrieve them later
What makes it different
  • Real OS-level consequence that cannot be dismissed or ignored
  • Non-financial penalties based on loss aversion research
  • Pre-commitment device grounded in behavioral economics
  • 78 features in one lightweight native app with zero subscriptions
  • Built natively in SwiftUI with near-zero CPU idle usage
  • Works on any Mac including notchless displays as floating pill
  • One-time $24.99 purchase with lifetime license and updates included
  • Privacy-first with no accounts, ads, or data sales
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)14 +1 (up) since last check25 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)84
Citation Flow (Majestic)2030
Referring domains (Majestic)3176

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