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Indie Developer Adds In-App Currency to Gamified macOS Screen-Time App ScreenEra

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An independent developer has launched ScreenEra, a macOS app that gamifies screen-time tracking with ambient backgrounds, soundscapes, and animated scenes. The app features six themed universes — including Fantasy, Cyber, and Cozy — each with its own visuals and audio. A newly introduced in-app currency called Era Coins can be earned through regular app usage and spent to unlock additional themes, backgrounds, and customization options. The developer designed the currency to encourage progression without the pressure tactics common in mobile games, keeping the experience calm and rewarding. ScreenEra is currently available through the developer's indie app collection on itch.io and Gumroad.

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