Focus Alternatives

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. Anti-Social icon
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    Anti-Social is a productivity application for Macs & Windows that turns off the social parts of the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. Detach icon
     1 like

    Detach is an app blocker that helps you reduce screen time by blocking social media and distracting apps on your iPhone. Instead of relying on willpower, Detach uses physical NFC tags to create real friction between you and your screen.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  3. Stay Focused icon
     4 likes

    Stay focused helps you focus by restricting the daily usage of selected apps to the selected time. Spending too much of time Social Networking or Messaging Apps? Focus it and it will help you reduce the usage.

    99 Stay Focused alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  4. A procrastination tracker that will randomly ask if you're procrastinating or not.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  5. Narro icon
     1 like

    Narro is the user-curated social media app. See only the content from profiles you follow on Instagram, TikTok, X, Youtube, Facebook and LinkedIn. Without the algorithm ads or tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Window Focus icon
     3 likes

    If you want to concentrate on a task at hand on your Mac, Window Focus is an absolutely essential app. By highlighting the window you are currently working on and have open, all other background windows are dimmed, which minimizes the distraction they cause and helps boost your...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. SprintWork icon
     18 likes

    SprintWork is an effective distraction blocking and time tracking software that can help you get work done on time and recover valuable time lost to social media and games.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Serene icon
     1 like

    There’s no shortage of productivity tools, but most solve a piece of the problem – blocking websites, or playing concentration music – rather than solving the entire problem.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  9. A silent, un-dismissable phone lock that protects pre-committed windows of time with your own photo and your own written words.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Sunbreak icon
     1 like

    Sunbreak locks your apps at bedtime and notifies your accountability partners if you cheat, using social pressure to help you build a better sleep routine.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  11. iChooseTo icon
     1 like

    Android: Asks if you really want to use an app (e.g. YouTube) and/or if you really want to use your phone Windows: Press Hotkeys to take (forced) breaks and/or enter an intention each time you use your computer and get reminded of it!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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