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Habit Pocket vs ColorPause

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Habit Pocket compared with ColorPause
DetailHabit Pocket logo Habit PocketColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesTrack what matters, every day. One simple grid. Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
StageStartup Startup
Founded2024 2026
Based inCA Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: up to 5 habits, yes/no and numeric types, stats page for every habit, 60 days of stats, multi-device sync. Pro monthly: $3.99/month (7 days free). Pro yearly: $29.99/year (37% savings, 7 days free). Lifetime: single payment for all Pro features forever. 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
  • Four habit types: checkmarks, numbers, times of day, and select lists
  • Correlation charts overlay multiple metrics to show patterns
  • Apple Health auto-fill for steps, weight, and health metrics on iOS
  • AI integration via Claude or ChatGPT through MCP protocol
  • Offline-first sync across iOS and web
  • Skips pause streaks instead of breaking them
  • CSV and JSON data export on all tiers
  • Color-coded habit pages with stats, streaks, and heatmaps
  • Public REST API at /api/v1 with user-generated keys
  • No ads, no tracking, no gamification, and no social feed
  • 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
  • Tracks real times of day, not checkboxes, so 07:15 wake-ups are stored as actual times
  • Correlation charts show how habits move together on one overlay
  • Data owned by user: export anytime, delete immediately with no waiting period
  • Offline-first mobile app syncs when reconnected, never loses data
  • Built by one solo developer focused on calm, private design with no nagging
  • 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)19 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)2712
Referring domains (Majestic)861

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