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Shoji vs Buy Jury

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Shoji compared with Buy Jury
DetailShoji logo ShojiBuy Jury logo Buy Jury
What it doesA privacy screen for your Mac that locks with one keystroke and unlocks with Touch ID Pause before you buy
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$14 one time. Includes 24 hours free trial, three Macs on one license key, and every future update. 30 days to change your mind, no questions. 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
  • Lock entire Mac display with one keystroke (⌘L)
  • Unlock with Touch ID or Mac password
  • Windows remain exactly as they were when locked
  • Works with multiple displays including new ones plugged in while locked
  • Hands off to macOS lock after custom time delay
  • No permissions required from macOS
  • 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
  • Instant privacy that keeps windows exactly where you left them, unlike macOS lock screen
  • Survives Force Quit with automatic macOS lock activation
  • One-time purchase with no subscription
  • 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)29 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)190
Referring domains (Majestic)100

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