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Scroll Brake vs Otterdock

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Scroll Brake compared with Otterdock
DetailScroll Brake logo Scroll BrakeOtterdock logo Otterdock
What it doesStop doomscrolling on iPhone and Chrome with mental math barriers before feeds open Group apps, files, folders, and links in your Mac Dock with organized workflows
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: 2 groups with 8 items each. Pro: $6.99 one-time purchase for unlimited groups and Pro skins.
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
  • Group apps, files, folders, and web links in one workflow
  • Global keyboard shortcuts for quick group access
  • Desktop and Notification Center widgets
  • Custom icon skins to separate workflows
  • Per-group file openers for custom app associations
  • Open All button to launch entire group at once
  • Hover-to-expand mode for quick access
  • Type-to-search popups and arrow key navigation
  • Thumbnail previews for images, PDFs, and videos
  • Support for macOS 14 and newer on Intel and Apple Silicon
What makes it different
  • Native Swift on iOS 26.5+ using new Screen Time API instead of push notification spam
  • Local storage with no cloud syncing or data collection
  • One-time purchase with no subscription
  • Visual group editor for easy organization without manual Finder management
  • Free tier with 2 groups and 8 items per group
  • Two distribution channels for flexibility
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 check18 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)29
Citation Flow (Majestic)1715
Referring domains (Majestic)116

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