Ascent Alternatives

Ascent is described as 'The main goal of Ascent is to build healthy phone usage habits in the long term. Ascent pauses destructive apps giving the ability to avoid procrastination loop from the start. App prevents undesired scrolling through news feeds and short videos' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Ascent for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, Windows, iPhone and Google Chrome apps. The best Ascent alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ascent are Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, TimeScribe, LeechBlock and DigiPaws.

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  1. ScrollGuard icon
     2 likes

    Block Reels & Shorts on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube. Set scrolling limits on any app with antiscroll mode. No ads, No reels, No shorts, No distractions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. SelfControl icon
     48 likes

    SelfControl is a free and open-source application for Mac OS X that lets you block your own access to distracting websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the Internet. Just set a period of time to block for, add sites to your blacklist, and click "Start.

    91 SelfControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Forest icon
     34 likes

    Stay focused and avoid phone distractions by growing virtual trees that represent completed focus sessions. Track progress with an interactive forest, share achievements with friends, set custom session lengths, review detailed history, and use a whitelist to avoid penalties.

    115 Forest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  4. Recode icon
     5 likes

    Break free from phone addiction. Taps are too easy. That’s why Recode makes you scan a real barcode or QR to take a break from blocking. A tiny hurdle for your phone, a giant leap for your focus.

    55 Recode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  5. Fomi icon
     2 likes

    Real-time AI distraction blocker. For the serious minds. Whether studying, coding, or researching, Fomi catches distraction in seconds and pulls you back before your flow breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. FocusMe icon
     35 likes

    Block distractions on Windows, Mac, and Android with FocusMe's Blacklist, Whitelist, Time Tracker, Scheduler, Pomodoro Timer, and security features like Password Protection and Forced Mode to boost productivity by customizing user feedback-based settings.

    95 FocusMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Freedom icon
     24 likes

    Be incredibly focused and productive. Join millions of amazing people who use Freedom to manage their screen time and live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

    115 Freedom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  8. DetoxDroid icon
     9 likes

    Modifies Android devices to eliminate attention-seeking elements through grayscale visuals, automatic Do Not Disturb, selective app exclusions, and user empowerment with opt-out toggling, offering a self-guided, penalty-free alternative for healthier device use.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. Iris icon
     32 likes

    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.

    145 Iris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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