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NotchNook™ vs Scroll Brake

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NotchNook™ compared with Scroll Brake
DetailNotchNook™ logo NotchNook™Scroll Brake logo Scroll Brake
What it doesYour Mac's notch, actually useful Stop doomscrolling on iPhone and Chrome with mental math barriers before feeds open
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inBR EE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree trial: 48 hours, no card required. Monthly: €2/month, cancellable anytime. Lifetime: €14 one-time payment. Free Tier & Chrome Extension (Free), iOS Pro Monthly ($3.99/mo), iOS Pro Annual ($12.99/yr), iOS Pro Lifetime ($17.99). Free tier includes up to 3 active app or category rules with all 7 math levels. Pro tiers add unlimited blocking rules, Strict Mode, and weekly analytics.
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
  • Adaptive difficulty that increases with repeated attempts throughout the day
  • True Active-Time Tracking on Chrome that pauses when tab is inactive
  • Surgical URL and YouTube Shorts blocking on Chrome
  • Anti-cheat reshuffle that regenerates math problems when Calculator is opened
  • Private local storage with no account or cloud sync required
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
  • Native Swift on iOS 26.5+ using new Screen Time API instead of push notification spam
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 check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)132
Citation Flow (Majestic)2417
Referring domains (Majestic)2111

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