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ColorPause vs Aubora

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ColorPause compared with Aubora
DetailColorPause logo ColorPauseAubora logo Aubora
What it doesBreak the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits. Not given
StageStartup MVP
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing1 Mac: $39 one time ($29 until November 10). 3 Macs: $59 one time ($49 until November 10). 5 Macs: $69 one time ($59 until November 10). All plans include 12 months of updates. Free 14-day trial with no card required. Free beta with 2,000 newest photos, full version $79 one-time purchase
Key features
  • Minutes or opens limits per hour or per day
  • Active hours scheduling
  • Chosen days configuration
  • Days off exclusions
  • Last 7 days analytics
  • Works with multiple displays
  • Menu bar access
  • No browser extension required
  • Supports Mac apps and web apps
  • Keep gray or show in color options
  • Automatic face detection and grouping across library
  • Map view with camera location data
  • All processing runs locally on your computer
  • Hide photos, faces, or people from view
  • Automatic indexing of new photos
  • Support for multiple libraries with separate settings
  • Read-only access to cloud storage
  • Expert controls for clustering and detection
What makes it different
  • Takes color away instead of locking you out, letting interest fade naturally
  • Only the window over its limit turns gray, rest of screen stays in color
  • Works without browser extension in Chrome and Safari
  • No account, no analytics, complete privacy
  • Research-backed approach showing 50 minutes daily reduction
  • No photos leave your device or are sent to Aubora servers for processing
  • Desktop app with no server to maintain, unlike self-hosted alternatives
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
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)Not checked yet no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)1211
Referring domains (Majestic)19

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