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Focus is described as 'Mac app that blocks distracting websites and applications so you can get peace of mind, and get some work done!' and is a anti procrastination tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Focus for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, iPad and Windows apps. The best Focus alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Focus are Orkana, LeechBlock, Cold Turkey and Reef Wellbeing.

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  1. Mindful is a free and open-source app designed to help you regain control over your digital habits, improve your focus, and boost productivity. Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking for a way to better manage your...

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  2. Orkana icon
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    Privacy-focused time tracking stores all data locally, monitors app and IDE activity, browser tabs, and input devices automatically, provides real-time insights, detailed productivity scoring, goal setting, Pomodoro workflows with app blocking, and supports LLM data export.

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  3. LeechBlock icon
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    LeechBlock is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

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  4. Cold Turkey icon
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    Boost productivity by blocking websites, games, and applications with Cold Turkey. Once locked, blocks are hard to bypass. Install on Windows, macOS with browser extensions for multiple browsers. One-time purchase includes lifetime updates, ensuring privacy with locally stored data.

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  5. Reef helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps, setting daily routines, and giving you insights into your screen time — all without ads, clutter, or tracking.

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. QuestPhone icon
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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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  7. Fomi icon
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    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.

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  8. ScreenTally icon
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    Tracks app and website usage locally on Android and Chrome devices, with no account or cloud sync needed. Provides daily, weekly, and hourly patterns, usage alerts, and focus mode schedules, with all data remaining private, no ads, and zero trackers confirmed.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Google Chrome
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  9. ScrollGuard icon
     5 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.

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  10. Opal Focus icon
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    Opal Focus is an app that manages screen time with features like app restrictions, real-time feedback, and rewards. It is used globally to enhance productivity and focus.

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    • Freemium
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  11. ClearSpace icon
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    Empowers users to control screen time by blocking apps, minimizing impulsive phone use, and aligning digital habits with health and wellbeing objectives. Features include limiting app usage, scheduling focus time, screen time accountability, and improving attention and mental health.

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