Focus Bear Alternatives

Focus Bear is described as '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' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Focus Bear for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best Focus Bear alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Focus Bear are DigiPaws, Orkana, Cold Turkey and Reef Wellbeing.

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  1. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time

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    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...

    92 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

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    • Android
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    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Android alternative to Focus Bear.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Focus Bear.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceFocus Bear is Paid and Proprietary
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightFocus Bear is not according to our users
  4. Orkana icon

    Orkana

     12 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Orkana is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Focus Bear.

    • Orkana is Freemium and ProprietaryFocus Bear is Paid and Proprietary
    • Orkana is Privacy focusedFocus Bear is not according to our users
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    FocusMe

    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...

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  6. Cold Turkey icon

    Cold Turkey

     69 likes

    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.

    102 Cold Turkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Reef Wellbeing icon

    Reef Wellbeing

     7 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  8. ClearSpace icon

    ClearSpace

     6 likes

    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.

    90 ClearSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    • ClearSpace is the most popular iPhone alternative to Focus Bear.

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and ProprietaryFocus Bear is Paid and Proprietary
  10. One Sec icon

    One Sec

     12 likes

    Interrupts app and website launches by introducing a delay with a mindfulness animation, reducing unconscious social media habits, supporting habit change, and recording mindful moments in HealthKit to promote conscious device use and self-reflection.

    90 One Sec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • One Sec is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Focus Bear.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryFocus Bear is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Focus Firewall icon

    Focus Firewall

     6 likes

    Focus Firewall makes distracting websites and apps seem offline, helping you focus on what you opened your Mac for. You can check social media later.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Focus Firewall is the most popular commercial alternative to Focus Bear.

    • Focus Firewall is Paid and ProprietaryFocus Bear is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Focus Firewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFocus Bear is not according to our users
  12. QuestPhone icon

    QuestPhone

     4 likes

    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.

    61 QuestPhone alternatives

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    • Android
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  13. ReDD Focus icon

    ReDD Focus

     4 likes

    ReDD Focus is an Android accessibility service designed to help people with attention-related conditions (such as ADHD) manage their digital environment.

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Create calmer digital experiences
    Make apps less overwhelming
    Toggle pre-made app rules...
     
  14. ScrollGuard icon

    ScrollGuard

     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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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