HabitSpark vs Screen Fasting

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HabitSpark compared with Screen Fasting
Detail	HabitSpark	Screen Fasting
What it does	A focus timer with built-in balance for work and rest	iPhone and iPad screen limiter using Assistive Access with a passcode you cannot access until your fast ends
Stage	Startup	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	CZ	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Not given
Pricing	Free version includes timers, history, and Spark balance. HabitSpark Pro available as subscription or lifetime purchase through Apple App Store.	Free: up to 5 fasts per month, 2 to 8 hours each. Pro: $3.75/mo (billed annually at $45/year) for unlimited fasts up to 30 days each, plus weekly human coaching.
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	Choose 3-4 apps to remain accessible during fast Unbreakable Assistive Access passcode, not device password Voice-guided setup process Passcode hidden through decoy keypresses Passcode emailed upon fast completion Weekly human coaching on Pro plan Fasting log to track usage history Extend running fast, never shorten it
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	Passcode held by company, not accessible to user during fast Uses Apple's Assistive Access instead of app blockers or Screen Time limits Only escape is full device erase, ensuring commitment Free plan with no credit card required
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	2 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	6	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	16	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	12	0

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