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ColorPause vs Quilt

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ColorPause compared with Quilt
DetailColorPause logo ColorPauseQuilt logo Quilt
What it doesBreak the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits. Automatic window manager for Mac that arranges windows in tiles
StageStartup Startup
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Paid
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. $4.99 one-time purchase (launch price until 30 November 2026, then $9.99). One Mac license included. Separate licenses available for additional Macs. No subscription, no monthly fees.
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
  • Grid, Columns, Rows, and Side layouts
  • Automatic window placement and gap filling
  • Multi-monitor support with independent layouts
  • Focus mode and Dim mode
  • Window stacking when screen is full
  • Floating apps that ignore tiling
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • App-specific minimum size handling
  • Clean screen mode for presentations
  • Window switcher grouped by screen
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
  • Automatic arrangement requires no manual window management
  • One-time purchase with no subscription fees
  • Configured through settings window, not config file
  • Privacy-focused: only needs Accessibility permission, reads no window content
  • 48-hour free trial with no card or account 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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)129
Referring domains (Majestic)12

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