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ScrollBump vs ColorPause

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ScrollBump compared with ColorPause
DetailScrollBump logo ScrollBumpColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesProudly annoying doomscroll break app for iOS and Android Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
StageStartup Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inCZ Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: $0 forever with unlimited break rules, unlimited apps and websites to restrict, unlimited accountability partners, unlimited custom shield designs, custom time limits and durations, lock rules with unlock timer, and time-of-day scheduling. Pro: $4.99/year, $1.99/month, or $22.99 lifetime, whic 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
  • Annoying break reminders that pop up based on screen time usage
  • Works with any app including Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, and YouTube
  • Location-based break rules for different places
  • Accountability partners to track screen time goals with friends
  • Unlimited break rules and unlimited apps to restrict
  • Custom shield designs and color themes
  • Time-of-day scheduling for different break times
  • Lock rules with unlock timer
  • Stay-in-app locking with timer that runs only while app is open
  • Day-of-week scheduling for different rules by day
  • 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
  • Annoying unskippable breaks that actually work
  • Works with any app you want to restrict
  • Free tier with unlimited break rules and accountability partners
  • Location-based rules so you can scroll on your commute
  • Continuously improved by its maker who uses it daily
  • 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)19 −3 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)2112
Referring domains (Majestic)341

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