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BetterStage vs ScrollBump

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BetterStage compared with ScrollBump
DetailBetterStage logo BetterStageScrollBump logo ScrollBump
What it doesTiling window manager for Mac that remembers how you work Proudly annoying doomscroll break app for iOS and Android
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CZ
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 3 stages forever. Pro · 1 Device: $19.99 lifetime license. Pro · 3 Devices: $39.99 lifetime license. Pro · 5 Devices: $49.99 lifetime license. BetterStage AI subscription: $4.99/mo or $39/yr for managed AI Staging. Free: $0 forever with unlimited break rules, unlimited apps and websites to restrict, unlimited accountability partners, unlimited custom shield designs, custom time limits and durations, lock rules with unlock timer, and time-of-day scheduling. Pro: $4.99/year, $1.99/month, or $22.99 lifetime, whic
Key features
  • Named stages (workspaces) spanning every monitor
  • TabStack automatic tiling with resizable panes and tabs
  • Workspace Continuity and Saved Workspaces
  • AI Staging to organize windows from text descriptions
  • Works with macOS Spaces (Desktops)
  • Custom Actions for opening apps, files, and running commands
  • Per-monitor Window Modes: Enhanced Native and TabStack
  • No SIP disable required
  • Annoying break reminders that pop up based on screen time usage
  • Works with any app including Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, and YouTube
  • Location-based break rules for different places
  • Accountability partners to track screen time goals with friends
  • Unlimited break rules and unlimited apps to restrict
  • Custom shield designs and color themes
  • Time-of-day scheduling for different break times
  • Lock rules with unlock timer
  • Stay-in-app locking with timer that runs only while app is open
  • Day-of-week scheduling for different rules by day
What makes it different
  • Works with System Integrity Protection fully enabled, requiring only standard Accessibility permissions
  • Stages span every monitor simultaneously and switch instantly without sliding animations
  • AI Staging describes workspace setups in plain English for automatic arrangement
  • Free tier with 3 stages and full multi-monitor support
  • Annoying unskippable breaks that actually work
  • Works with any app you want to restrict
  • Free tier with unlimited break rules and accountability partners
  • Location-based rules so you can scroll on your commute
  • Continuously improved by its maker who uses it daily
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)10 no change since last check19 −3 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)67
Citation Flow (Majestic)2521
Referring domains (Majestic)5234

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