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Brain Rest vs Punchcard

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Brain Rest compared with Punchcard
DetailBrain Rest logo Brain RestPunchcard logo Punchcard
What it doesDon't let your brain rot A Mac menu bar app that tracks your workday app by app and prints a receipt at day's end
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given IN
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingNot given Free to try with first two receipts included; $9 one-time purchase for unlimited receipts and all future updates, valid on two Macs
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
  • Tracks which app is in front, sampled every few seconds
  • Optional itemized browsing showing website names in Chrome, Brave, Edge and Vivaldi
  • Exports receipts as 1080×1350 PNG for social media with plain-text alt text
  • Never-print list to exclude apps or websites from receipts
  • Weekly and monthly rolls, with late printing for missed days
  • Detects idle time so breaks and lunch do not count as work
  • No macOS permissions required for basic tracking
  • Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel, requires macOS 13 Ventura or later
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
  • Privacy-first design with build gates preventing analytics and networking outside licensing
  • Charming receipt printing with realistic paper mechanics, barcode and social media export
  • 30-day refund policy with no questions asked
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 check29 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)310
Citation Flow (Majestic)1922
Referring domains (Majestic)158

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