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NotchNook™ vs ColorPause

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NotchNook™ compared with ColorPause
DetailNotchNook™ logo NotchNook™ColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesYour Mac's notch, actually useful Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inBR Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree trial: 48 hours, no card required. Monthly: €2/month, cancellable anytime. Lifetime: €14 one-time payment. 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
  • Music controls for Spotify, Apple Music and any app showing as Now Playing
  • Calendar widget with join buttons for Meet, Zoom, Teams and Webex
  • Quick notes with basic formatting
  • To-do list with task archiving
  • Timers with scrollable wheels and haptic feedback
  • Camera mirror for pre-call checks
  • File Tray with AirDrop support
  • Live activities for battery and Bluetooth status
  • Support for multiple displays
  • Works on Macs without a notch with a slim handle
  • 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
  • Works on MacBooks with or without a notch
  • One license covers 2 Macs
  • 48-hour free trial with no card required
  • Universal app for both Apple silicon and Intel Macs
  • Stays €2/month with no price increases while subscription is active
  • 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)36 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)130
Citation Flow (Majestic)2412
Referring domains (Majestic)211

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