Encore Display vs Habit Pixel

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Encore Display compared with Habit Pixel
Detail	Encore Display	Habit Pixel
What it does	Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable	Visual habit tracker that colors a pixel for every check-in to show your consistency
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
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Pricing model	Free trial	Freemium
Pricing	Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.	Free version with core features. Pro version available with unlimited habits, analytics and data import/export (pricing details not specified on site).
Key features	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	Pixel dashboard - calendar heatmap showing consistency and gaps Flexible goals - daily, weekly or monthly with per-day targets Smart reminders with quick actions Home screen and lock screen widgets Notes and mood capture Offline and no account required Retro check-ins Categories and custom ordering Archive and restore habits Light and dark themes
What makes it different	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	Visual pixel grid interface makes consistency visible and motivates streaks Works completely offline with no account or sign-up needed One-tap check-ins and home screen widgets for quick access Simple, clean design with delightful user experience Completely free with no ads
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)	4 +3 (up) since last check	11 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	9
Citation Flow (Majestic)	0	21
Referring domains (Majestic)	0	34

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