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, Mac, Windows, iPhone 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 DigitalZen, LeechBlock, DigiPaws and FocusMe.
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121 StayFocusd alternativesStayFocusd is a productivity extension for Google Chrome that helps you stay focused on work by restricting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites. Once your allotted time has been used up, the sites you have blocked will be inaccessible for the rest of the...
Comments about StayFocusd as an Alternative to Cold Turkey
Most users think StayFocusd is a great Cold Turkey alternative.
- StayFocusd is Free and Proprietary
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
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
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QuestPhone is an open-source Android productivity utility designed to help users reduce screen addiction by regulating app usage through a gamified experience. The application blocks distracting apps and unlocks them only once the user completes all their work.
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Comments about ScreenZen as an Alternative to Cold Turkey
very helpful app, you can choose to pause other apps for a few seconds before opening, or just block them. plus it's free.
- ScreenZen is Free and Proprietary
- ScreenZen is Privacy focused
Make healthy habits and deep work the path of least resistance. Focus Bear blocks distractions on your computer and smart phone so you can get the right things done on your tech devices.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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ReDD Focus is an Android accessibility service designed to help people with attention-related conditions (such as ADHD) manage their digital environment.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
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115 Forest alternativesStay 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.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
Comments about Forest as an Alternative to Cold Turkey
Doesn't actually block apps or Websites.
It is a timer not a blocker
I does not block apps or websites. It only stop a digital tree from growing.
Some users think Forest is a great Cold Turkey alternative, some don't.
- Forest is Freemium and Proprietary
Disconnect from your phone in order to reconnect with yourself, others, and the world. Start your challenge today!
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
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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
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
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10 Cisdem AppCrypt alternativesCisdem AppCrypt locks apps and blocks websites on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android. It's easy to use with a simple interface. App locking and website blocking can be active permanently or scheduled for specific times.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Not the same features but then again it's free