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Wishfox vs ColorPause

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Wishfox compared with ColorPause
DetailWishfox logo WishfoxColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesFree Wishlist & Gift Registry App Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
StageEstablished Startup
Founded2020 2026
Based inCZ Not given
Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingWishfox is and always will be free to use. 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
  • Create and share wishlists
  • Reserve gifts privately
  • Price drop tracking
  • Browser extension
  • Secret Santa groups
  • No account required to view or reserve
  • 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
  • No ads and does not track users or sell data
  • Friends cannot see who reserved items to keep surprise
  • Free forever with no corporate backing or investors
  • 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 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)12 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)190
Citation Flow (Majestic)1412
Referring domains (Majestic)311

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