Brain Rest vs Encore Display

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Brain Rest compared with Encore Display
Detail	Brain Rest	Encore Display
What it does	Don't let your brain rot	Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable
Stage	Startup	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	Not given	SE
Pricing model	Freemium	Free trial
Pricing	Not given	Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.
Key features	Visual Brain Levels showing screen time status from Fresh to Dead Daily app limits on mobile Focus Mode to pause selected apps Bedtime lock to protect sleep schedule Site budgets and blocking in browser Pomodoro cycles in browser Break Mode for complete browser breaks Home-screen widgets on mobile History and calendar analytics Idle-aware time tracking in browser	Up to 5K Retina resolution display 60fps smooth video and window movement Works with one cable connection iMac speakers and microphone support Brightness synchronization between Mac and iMac Night Shift support on both screens Automatic sleep and wake synchronization Works with closed MacBook lid Real display arrangement in System Settings Plug and play setup
What makes it different	Playful visual representation of screen time as a living brain that degrades Cross-platform synchronization of settings and entitlements Privacy-first approach with data staying on device Comprehensive blocking across mobile apps and websites	No modifications needed - no screwdriver or driver boards required Single cable connection unlike wireless alternatives No account or tracking - privacy-focused Works with any Intel iMac from Late 2012 onwards One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs
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)	Not checked yet no change since last check	4 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	3	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	19	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	15	0

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