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Scroll Brake vs Aubora

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Scroll Brake compared with Aubora
DetailScroll Brake logo Scroll BrakeAubora logo Aubora
What it doesStop doomscrolling on iPhone and Chrome with mental math barriers before feeds open Not given
StageStartup MVP
Founded2024 Not given
Based inEE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree 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. Free beta with 2,000 newest photos, full version $79 one-time purchase
Key features
  • 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
  • Automatic face detection and grouping across library
  • Map view with camera location data
  • All processing runs locally on your computer
  • Hide photos, faces, or people from view
  • Automatic indexing of new photos
  • Support for multiple libraries with separate settings
  • Read-only access to cloud storage
  • Expert controls for clustering and detection
What makes it different
  • Native Swift on iOS 26.5+ using new Screen Time API instead of push notification spam
  • No photos leave your device or are sent to Aubora servers for processing
  • Desktop app with no server to maintain, unlike self-hosted alternatives
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
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)1 +1 (up) since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)1711
Referring domains (Majestic)119

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