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SnapState vs Scroll Brake

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SnapState compared with Scroll Brake
DetailSnapState logo SnapStateScroll Brake logo Scroll Brake
What it doesNative macOS menu bar app that saves and restores window layouts, apps, and browser tabs across Spaces Stop doomscrolling on iPhone and Chrome with mental math barriers before feeds open
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inNot given EE
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$9.99 one-time purchase for up to 3 Macs, lifetime license, free updates, 14-day money-back guarantee 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)6 +1 (up) since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)12
Citation Flow (Majestic)2417
Referring domains (Majestic)1611

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