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Scroll Brake vs BetterStage

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Scroll Brake compared with BetterStage
DetailScroll Brake logo Scroll BrakeBetterStage logo BetterStage
What it doesStop doomscrolling on iPhone and Chrome with mental math barriers before feeds open Tiling window manager for Mac that remembers how you work
StageStartup Not given
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: 3 stages forever. Pro · 1 Device: $19.99 lifetime license. Pro · 3 Devices: $39.99 lifetime license. Pro · 5 Devices: $49.99 lifetime license. BetterStage AI subscription: $4.99/mo or $39/yr for managed AI Staging.
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
  • Named stages (workspaces) spanning every monitor
  • TabStack automatic tiling with resizable panes and tabs
  • Workspace Continuity and Saved Workspaces
  • AI Staging to organize windows from text descriptions
  • Works with macOS Spaces (Desktops)
  • Custom Actions for opening apps, files, and running commands
  • Per-monitor Window Modes: Enhanced Native and TabStack
  • No SIP disable required
What makes it different
  • Native Swift on iOS 26.5+ using new Screen Time API instead of push notification spam
  • Works with System Integrity Protection fully enabled, requiring only standard Accessibility permissions
  • Stages span every monitor simultaneously and switch instantly without sliding animations
  • AI Staging describes workspace setups in plain English for automatic arrangement
  • Free tier with 3 stages and full multi-monitor support
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 check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)26
Citation Flow (Majestic)1725
Referring domains (Majestic)1152

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