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Screen Fasting vs AfterLid

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Screen Fasting compared with AfterLid
DetailScreen Fasting logo Screen FastingAfterLid logo AfterLid
What it doesiPhone and iPad screen limiter using Assistive Access with a passcode you cannot access until your fast ends Mac power companion for long-running work with mobile status and optional remote control
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree: 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. Free: Sleepy, Awake, and Always On modes with all Mac safeguards, read-only iPhone status, one provider usage connection. Pro: adds remote mode control, all supported provider connections, character pack tools, and seven-day full-access trial for eligible accounts.
Key features
  • 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
  • Three power modes: Sleepy, Awake, and Always On
  • iPhone app for read-only status monitoring
  • Pro remote mode control from phone
  • Provider usage connections for AI models
  • Character packs with custom animations
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Work runs entirely local on your Mac with no cloud transfer
  • Read-only iPhone status free, remote control as paid feature
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 +2 (up) since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)019
Referring domains (Majestic)016

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