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Brain Rest vs HushNotes

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Brain Rest compared with HushNotes
DetailBrain Rest logo Brain RestHushNotes logo HushNotes
What it doesDon't let your brain rot Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingNot given $9.99 one-time purchase
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
  • Capture text from any app with one keyboard shortcut
  • Floating notes that work on full-screen apps
  • Notes automatically hidden from screen shares and screenshots
  • Hide all notes instantly with one key
  • Lock individual notes with Touch ID or password
  • All notes searchable in one place
  • Markdown support with live preview
  • Customizable paper designs and opacity levels
  • iCloud sync between Macs
  • Connect coding tools with local MCP endpoint
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
  • Notes stay hidden from screen shares and screenshots by default
  • No account or cloud server required; notes stored only on your Mac
  • Pay once forever with free updates; no subscription
  • Floats above full-screen apps including in all Spaces
  • Access from coding tools is read-only and requires explicit approval
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)Not checked yet no change since last check20 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)311
Citation Flow (Majestic)1919
Referring domains (Majestic)1523

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