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SurfPal vs Apparent for Gmail

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SurfPal compared with Apparent for Gmail
DetailSurfPal logo SurfPalApparent for Gmail logo Apparent for Gmail
What it doesWebsite blocker and time tracker for Chrome and Edge browsers A Chrome extension that makes Gmail easier to read and manage
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
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Key features
  • Focus plans with block by schedule and time limit options
  • Cloud backup to Google Drive
  • Intent check confirmation before accessing blocked sites
  • Per-visit time limits and daily duration restrictions
  • Data export in CSV format
  • Domain hierarchy tracking with subdomain organization
  • Excluded sites list to allow access to specific subdomains
  • Strictness level control for plan enforcement
  • Reverse conversation order to show newest messages first
  • Show every message in threads instead of collapsed defaults
  • Hide AI and Gemini overview summaries
  • Minimize toolbars and hide visual clutter
  • Minimize search and top bar
  • Hide selected buttons like Gemini and Google One Upgrade
What makes it different
  • Automatic tracking of browsing time at domain granularity level
  • Flexible blocking rules combining schedule-based and duration-based restrictions
  • Intent check mechanism to interrupt automatic browsing habits
  • Cross-device data synchronization via Google Drive
  • Low-power architecture with high performance
  • Runs locally in your browser with no remote servers or data collection
  • Requires no account or setup to use
  • Privacy-focused with Gmail content never sent to Apparent servers
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)83
Citation Flow (Majestic)2120
Referring domains (Majestic)1813

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