FocusDeck vs Encore Display

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FocusDeck compared with Encore Display
Detail	FocusDeck	Encore Display
What it does	Build your study ritual once and run it every session with progress tracking	Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
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Pricing model	Freemium	Free trial
Pricing	Free: $0 forever with 5 saved decks, 1 active goal, 30-day session history, session runner with notes, and post-session review. Pro: $10/month (14-day free trial) with unlimited decks, goals, full session history, analytics, calendar sync, and priority support. Founding Lifetime: $65 one-time paymen	Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.
Key features	Reusable timed task blocks with custom durations Inline note capture during sessions Session review and focus scoring Behavioral insights and focus trends Multiple block types in one session Cross-device continuity 10 study-ready starter decks Calendar sync	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	Chains different block types with custom durations instead of fixed 25/5 rhythm Saves and replays exact session sequences daily with zero re-planning Tracks per-block completion, notes, and focus trends over time Models real study sessions with focus, rest, practice, and review blocks	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
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Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	2 no change since last check	4 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	10	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	9	0

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