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Tipword vs ScrollBump

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Tipword compared with ScrollBump
DetailTipword logo TipwordScrollBump logo ScrollBump
What it doesHold a key over any word on your Mac and see its translation right beside it Proudly annoying doomscroll break app for iOS and Android
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CZ
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$12 once, not per month. Includes all 54 languages, works in every app and PDF, supports up to 3 Macs, and 1 year of free updates. 14-day money-back guarantee. Free: $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
Key features
  • Translate any word by holding Option and pointing at it
  • Works in films, PDFs, websites, chats and every app
  • Supports 54 languages total
  • 20 languages with offline translation on macOS 15 or later
  • Reads text in images, PDFs and screenshots
  • Lives in menu bar and never requires selecting text
  • License works on up to 3 Macs
  • One year of free updates included
  • Private with Google key: only the word you point at is sent to Google
  • 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
What makes it different
  • Translates words right where they are without selection or copying, even in subtitles and PDFs
  • 54 languages with 20 available offline on macOS 15 or later
  • One-time $12 payment with no subscription and lifetime access
  • Works in any app, image or PDF on macOS 14 or later
  • Private and secure: offline translation available with no data sent to servers
  • 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
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)9 −3 (down) since last check19 −3 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)47
Citation Flow (Majestic)2221
Referring domains (Majestic)2734

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