Yixi vs one sec: setup, features and privacy
Both can add a pause before scrolling. Yixi suits people willing to configure Shortcuts and inspect or self-host the source. one sec offers native apps and a browser extension for people seeking more platforms and intervention options.
This page is maintained by the maker of Yixi, not an independent reviewer or a one sec partner. one sec details come from its website, not a hands-on test of every feature.
| Aspect | Yixi | one sec |
|---|---|---|
| Access | iPhone Shortcuts + Safari; configure each app separately. | The official site links to iOS and Android apps and a desktop browser extension. |
| Interventions | A breathing pause with a choice to continue or stop; fails open on errors. | The site lists breathing and reflection interventions, plus scheduled blocking. |
| Data and control | MIT-licensed source; self-hostable. Usage records live in the instance database and are accessible to its operator. | The official site says intervention logic runs locally, with usage data offline or in a private cloud. |
| Cost | The current public instance is free to use; self-hosting costs depend on hosting and usage. | The site describes free essentials and paid options. Check your local store and checkout for current pricing and included features. |
Which fits you?
Try Yixi if you want to start with one app, accept a Safari hand-off and value editable source. For Android, website interventions or scheduled blocking, check one sec’s platform documentation. Yixi has not undergone the same effectiveness studies, so one sec’s research figures do not apply to it.
Sources and review date
· one sec · Yixi source and feature documentation
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