Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites.

1. 1
   ScreenCursorfrom $49/mo▲196

   Screen recorder with auto zoom effects

   Sep 2026 · screencursor.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   CutCat▲91

   Skip or mute marked scenes while you watch Netflix

   12d ago · getcutcat.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Replay▲117

   One-Click Video Editor for iOS

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   SmartPause▲77

   The play/pause key, finally aimed at what's playing

   Sep 2026 · smartpause.yasinozmeen.me · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Auto Jump Cutter▲9

   Automatically remove silence and pauses from videos

   2022 · autojumpcutter.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FacePause▲150

   Look away to pause YouTube videos

   2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   AutoSkippy for Chrome▲125

   Skip Netflix intros automatically

   2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Pause.do▲145

   Interrupt scrolling, tab overload, and AI autopilot

   Mar 2026 · pause.do · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Look Away to Pause YouTube (Experimental Chrome Extension)▲21

   Look Away to Pause Youtube - Experimental Chrome Extension - Hemmingsson/FacePause

   2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Netflix AutoSkip▲134

    Automatically skip intros and dive into the next episode

    2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Open at the Close▲87

    Leave a video for when you’re not around anymore

    2017 · openattheclose.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    FacePause▲75

    Pause any app when you look away

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Streaming Auto Pause/Resume▲3

    Auto-pause Netflix & Prime Video when you switch away

    Jul 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Turn Off the Lights▲82

    A simple browser extension for watching videos 🎥🌚

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Remocn Studio▲87

    Ship a launch video without opening After Effects

    Oct 2026 · remocn.studio · its alternatives →

16. 16
    pawl▲105

    a tiny mac focus timer you start by pulling a paw

    15d ago · pawl.cat · its alternatives →

17. 17
    A Better UI For Watching Videos▲7

    2012 · howmo.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Replay 3.0▲42

    Make amazing videos, in seconds!

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pause auto playing video▲5

    Pause the annoying auto play videos

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    SpeakStop▲4

    Pause videos when you speak, resume when you stop

    Apr 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21AH
    Automating highlights for video game streamers▲9

    2019 · medium.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    AutoPause▲5

    Auto pause background audio,video if active tab has audio.

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    ViewTube Police▲17

    keeps your eyes glued to the youtube video

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    YouTube Auto Pause▲1

    Auto pause/resume video in YouTube and other services

    2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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