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Sidebox vs Scroll Brake

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Sidebox compared with Scroll Brake
DetailSidebox logo SideboxScroll Brake logo Scroll Brake
What it doesA dashboard for indie hackers and solo founders running multiple products Stop doomscrolling on iPhone and Chrome with mental math barriers before feeds open
StageStartup Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inNot given EE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree trial: 7 days, no card required. Starter: $12/month (or $120/year with annual billing) for 3 projects, 1 GB storage, 90 days metric history. Pro: $29/month (or $290/year with annual billing) for 10 projects, 10 GB storage, 365 days metric history, saved reports and views. Free 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.
Key features
  • Store and organize project links, files, and brand details
  • Activity timeline across all projects
  • Search Console performance and rank tracking
  • Keyword research and tracking via DataForSEO
  • Saved performance reports and portfolio views (Pro)
  • MCP connection for AI context and metrics
  • 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
What makes it different
  • All your apps and metrics in one unified dashboard
  • Never replaces existing tools, only summarizes key data
  • Optional integrations - start with links and files before connecting services
  • Designed specifically for indie developers and solo founders
  • Search and SEO tools built in with DataForSEO integration
  • Native Swift on iOS 26.5+ using new Screen Time API instead of push notification spam
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)4 no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)92
Citation Flow (Majestic)2017
Referring domains (Majestic)1411

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