HabitSpark vs Known

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HabitSpark compared with Known
Detail	HabitSpark	Known
What it does	A focus timer with built-in balance for work and rest	Snap the receipt. Nothing to type.
Stage	Startup	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	CZ	US
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free version includes timers, history, and Spark balance. HabitSpark Pro available as subscription or lifetime purchase through Apple App Store.	Free plan: no card or account, first 300 items watched daily, recall alerts from CPSC, FDA, USDA, NHTSA, return and warranty reminders, CSV export and daily backup. Plus: $39.99/year or $3.99/month with 14-day free trial, unlimited items, PDF insurance report and AI claim letters. Plus Forever: $59.
Key features	Spark balance system for work and leisure tracking Activity multipliers for different types of effort Focus timer with real-time balance updates Daily history and progress tracking Insights for comparing focus and leisure patterns No-streak design for consistency without pressure Backup and restore functionality in Pro Local data storage with no cloud backend	Photograph receipts to automatically extract items Return window calculations based on store policy and purchase date Warranty tracking with renewal reminders No account required; optional sign-in link for device sync Vehicle recall tracking via VIN CSV export and daily backup of item list Expiry date estimates with transparency rules PDF insurance reports and AI claim letters
What makes it different	Balance approach that shows work-leisure tradeoff without blocking activities No streaks to protect, reducing pressure and supporting real consistency Free to start with no account required and private by default Local-first design with no third-party analytics or ads	No account required to start using the app Recall alerts remain free at all pricing tiers Independent company with no ads, brand partnerships or data selling One-time payment option with no subscription renewal Support response within one business day
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)	1 no change since last check	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	6	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	16	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	12	0

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