FocusDeck vs NotchStar

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FocusDeck compared with NotchStar
Detail	FocusDeck	NotchStar
What it does	Build your study ritual once and run it every session with progress tracking	Native Mac control center in the notch with clipboard, files, media, calendar, timers and more
Stage	Not given	Not given
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Pricing model	Freemium	Paid
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	$4 USD once, one license for up to 3 Macs, 7 day free trial, 7 day refund policy
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	Clipboard history with search for text, links, images and files File shelf with AirDrop support Now playing controls and artwork Calendar and reminders at a glance Timer, stopwatch and Pomodoro with session tracking Teleprompter with scrolling script Camera mirror for video calls System stats monitoring CPU, memory, disk and network Disk management and cleanup tools Quick notes scratchpad always accessible
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	Native macOS design with system controls and accessibility support Privacy-first with no account or data collection by default Works on Macs without notch with floating pill interface Lightweight native menu bar app with no Dock icon
Free plan	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	5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	2
Citation Flow (Majestic)	10	17
Referring domains (Majestic)	9	3

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