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WELTEN vs Pointelle

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WELTEN compared with Pointelle
DetailWELTEN logo WELTEN Pointelle
What it doesMac focus timer that grows a forest behind your desktop icons Logbook for your cross-stitch, embroidery and knitting projects in one simple app
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: 10 focus sessions. One-time purchase: €24.99 includes Waldlichtung forest world, two personal installations and published 1.x updates. Not given
Key features
  • Customizable focus sessions from 1 to 180 minutes
  • Desktop forest visualization with seven tree families
  • Background sound options including forest ambience and white, pink or brown noise
  • Pomodoro timer with customizable breaks and rounds
  • Integration with Apple Reminders
  • Mac Focus automation with Do Not Disturb
  • Multi-display support
  • Persistent forest that never withers
  • Optional Wurzel companion on desktop
  • Automatic forest archiving after 500 sessions
  • Import cross-stitch patterns from PDF, image or photo with automatic grid detection
  • Design custom grids using DMC threads
  • Mark squares with taps or brush strokes
  • Color recognition and color-based tracking
  • Track items to buy and preview final render
  • Backstitch support and daily statistics
  • Row and stitch counters for knitting and crochet
  • Thread inventory and beginner guide
  • Local data storage with optional cloud synchronization
What makes it different
  • Forest visualization grows behind desktop icons without changing wallpaper
  • No account or subscription required, data stays on your Mac
  • One-time payment with no subscription, ads or account required
  • All data remains on your phone with no permissions needed
  • Automatic grid detection from imported pattern photos and PDFs
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)10
Referring domains (Majestic)60

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