SnapState vs ColorPause

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SnapState compared with ColorPause
Detail	SnapState	ColorPause
What it does	Native macOS menu bar app that saves and restores window layouts, apps, and browser tabs across Spaces	Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
Stage	Not given	Startup
Founded	Not given	2026
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Pricing	$9.99 one-time purchase for up to 3 Macs, lifetime license, free updates, 14-day money-back guarantee	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	Save windows on every macOS Space Restore all open browser tabs from Safari, Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, Chromium Display-aware window remapping for monitor changes Automatic reactions to display and sleep events Local-only data storage with no cloud sync Global keyboard shortcuts for quick restore Named workspace snapshots Automatic app relaunching Full-screen and multi-Space restore	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	One-time $9.99 purchase with lifetime license for up to 3 Macs No subscription required Restores every Space independently as you switch between them Workspace data stays entirely local on your Mac Simple menu bar interface for quick access	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 plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	6 +1 (up) since last check	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	1	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	24	12
Referring domains (Majestic)	16	1

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