Cold Turkey Alternatives

Cold Turkey is described as 'Boost productivity by blocking websites, games, and applications. Lock blocks make it almost impossible to bypass. Supports Windows and macOS with browser extensions available' and is a popular anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Cold Turkey for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Google Chrome apps. The best Cold Turkey alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cold Turkey are FocusMe, SelfControl, LeechBlock and Freedom.

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Cold Turkey alternatives are mainly Anti Procrastination Tools, but if you're looking for Internet Filters or Pomodoro Timers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Internet Filter, Linux, Mac, Android, iPad, iPhone and Windows. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Cold Turkey.
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  1. Islet icon

    Islet

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    Islet helps you focus and get things done - your way. Whether you're studying, working, or building a new habit, Islet provides the tools you need to stay on track without the overwhelm.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  2. Lerf: App Blocker icon

    Lerf: App Blocker

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    iPhone app blocker lets you pick distracting apps to block in timed sessions, start sessions with a tap via optional NFC tag, and choose Easy or Strict modes for flexibility. No tracking, accounts, subscriptions, or dashboards; made for privacy and focus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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  4. focuscape icon

    focuscape

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    focuscape is a focus app with a companion Chrome extension that helps you stay on task by blocking distracting apps and websites during focus sessions without guilt or nagging.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Google Chrome
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    • European Union flagEU
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  6. Think First icon

    Think First

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    Think First is an iOS app that inserts a deliberate pause before you open Instagram, TikTok and other distracting apps — a countdown and one question, not a hard block.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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    • European Union flagEU
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  7. ByeDistraction icon

    ByeDistraction

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    Take back control of your time with ByeDistraction — the powerful, native macOS app that helps you stay focused by automatically blocking distracting applications. We've all been there: you sit down to work, and before you know it, you've spent an hour scrolling through...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  9. QuestLog icon

    QuestLog

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    Gamified task tracker with focus timer, habit tracking and execution analytics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  10. Brain Rot Shield icon

    Brain Rot Shield

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    Reclaim your time with smart app blocking.

    BrainRotShield helps you stay focused by automatically blocking distracting apps—like social media, games, or streaming—during the hours you choose. Whether it's study time, work hours, or bedtime, your custom schedule keeps you on track.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  11. Plantie icon

    Plantie

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    Plantie is a time management app that allows you to grow and harvest your favorite fruits while stay focused on your work.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • European Union flagEU
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