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Expiry Manager vs ColorPause

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Expiry Manager compared with ColorPause
DetailExpiry Manager logo Expiry ManagerColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesNever miss what matters when the date matters Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: $0 (12 items, 5 scans/month, core reminders). Premium: $4/month (unlimited items, custom reminders, history, advanced search, export). Teams: $6/month (up to 5 members, shared folders, activity log, priority support). 1 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.
Key features
  • Smart Scan to photograph and extract expiry dates from documents
  • Customizable reminder timing via email, Telegram and in-app notifications
  • Subscription tracker with price history and renewal monitoring
  • Workspace sharing with role-based access control for families and teams
  • Item history and soft-delete with recovery window
  • Dashboard with status views and calendar
  • Advanced search and saved views
  • Data export and audit trails
  • End-to-end encryption and access-controlled uploads
  • Biometric lock with Face ID on supported devices
  • 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
What makes it different
  • Extracts dates automatically from document photos instead of manual entry
  • Intelligently timed reminders based on lead time needed before expiry
  • Tracks both personal documents and business compliance in one system
  • Monitors subscription costs and flags price changes or unwanted renewals
  • Keeps item history visible so renewals do not erase the record of past dates
  • 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
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)4 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)210
Citation Flow (Majestic)2912
Referring domains (Majestic)1211

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