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ScrollBump vs Halopen

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ScrollBump compared with Halopen
DetailScrollBump logo ScrollBumpHalopen logo Halopen
What it doesProudly annoying doomscroll break app for iOS and Android Mac dictation that types exactly what you said
StageStartup Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inCZ US
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
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 Free trial for 14 days, no card required. Then Pro Monthly at $19/month, Pro Annual at $179/year (saving $49 vs monthly), or Pro Lifetime at $499 one-time. Educational discount: 50% off Monthly or Annual with a .edu email address. Cancel anytime.
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
  • Hold-to-talk hotkey dictation in Mail, Slack, editors, terminal and browser
  • Verbatim transcription by default with optional cleanup settings per app
  • Live partial transcript caption visible while speaking
  • On-device speech processing on Apple Silicon after model download
  • Personal dictionary to bias transcription toward names and technical terms
  • Voice snippets—short trigger words that expand to full text before insertion
  • Lost-dictation recovery—transcripts and audio preserved if delivery fails
  • Long-form dictation up to 10 minutes per hold without word limits
  • Menu-bar native Swift app with no Dock icon or notification popups
  • Choice of cloud or local transcription with audit log of network activity
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
  • Verbatim by default—leaves grammar and slang alone, unlike most AI dictation that automatically tidies speech
  • On-device recognition option on Apple Silicon keeps your speech processing entirely on your Mac
  • Transparent claims you can verify—signed, notarized, listed frameworks, and audit log visible in the app
  • Built by one maker as a native Swift app designed to feel natural with the keyboard
  • Works system-wide in your text fields without floating windows or interruptions
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 check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)76
Citation Flow (Majestic)2121
Referring domains (Majestic)348

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