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Mavaul vs ColorPause

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Mavaul compared with ColorPause
DetailMavaul logo MavaulColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesThe private vault for your photos and videos 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 €, up to 30 photos and videos. Premium Monthly: 1,99 € per month. Premium Yearly: 17,99 € per year. Premium Lifetime: 49,99 € once. 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
  • AES-256 encryption on device
  • Face ID and passcode unlock
  • Wi-Fi Share with QR code
  • Photo adjustment and crop (Premium)
  • Calculator disguise with Decoy mode
  • Slideshow with custom speed and transitions (Premium)
  • Encrypted backup to Dropbox, Nextcloud or Files (Premium)
  • 24-character recovery key
  • Configurable lock delay (Premium)
  • 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
  • No account or cloud service required
  • Photos never leave your phone without encryption
  • Wi-Fi Share keeps everything on your local network
  • Free plan holds 30 photos and videos with full encryption
  • 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)2 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)10
Citation Flow (Majestic)2012
Referring domains (Majestic)91

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