Screen Fasting vs Encore Display

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Screen Fasting compared with Encore Display
Detail	Screen Fasting	Encore Display
What it does	iPhone and iPad screen limiter using Assistive Access with a passcode you cannot access until your fast ends	Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable
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Pricing model	Not given	Free trial
Pricing	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.	Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.
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	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	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	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 +2 (up) since last check	4 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	0	0

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