PIM (Please Inconvenience Me) Alternatives

PIM (Please Inconvenience Me) is described as 'PIM is a friction-based app blocker. Instead of locking you out of distracting apps, it makes you complete a quick task (math, typing, or screen tapping) before they'll open' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PIM (Please Inconvenience Me) for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, Google Chrome and Windows apps. The best PIM (Please Inconvenience Me) alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PIM (Please Inconvenience Me) are LeechBlock, Cold Turkey, Reef Wellbeing and QuestPhone.

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  1. Block Site icon
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    This extension will block access to websites of your choosing. A master password controls all customization options, as well as access to any blocked site. It’s also possible to redirect navigation from one specific website to another.

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    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Opera
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  2. PlugBrain icon
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    PlugBrain is an app that encourages regular breaks from distracting apps by blocking access at scheduled intervals. To regain access, you’ll need to solve a math challenge that adjusts in difficulty: the more frequently you use the apps, the harder the challenges become — but...

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  3. App Pause  icon
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    Pause any pre-selected app's launch for 10 seconds, view app usage stats and make an intentional decision on whether to continue or close the app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  4. This extension will call you to order on a recurring basis using 4 different modes adapted to you, so that you does not lose sight of the essential goals of your life.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium
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  5. DigitalZen icon
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    Empower your digital habits with app/site blocking, Focus Time whitelisting, and Monk Mode detox. Supports Linux, screen time scheduling, and offers unique strategies for breaks, night restrictions, and balanced digital living. Embrace efficient device interaction on your terms.

    116 DigitalZen alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  6. Ascent icon
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    The main goal of Ascent is to build healthy phone usage habits in the long term. Ascent pauses destructive apps giving the ability to avoid procrastination loop from the start. App prevents undesired scrolling through news feeds and short videos.

    95 Ascent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. SpeedBump icon
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    Set a time limit when opening addictive apps. After time's up, get ready to be annoyed out of them with pop-ups, cats, rain, or even the screen time police. Take a 15 minute break before next use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. 1Focus icon
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    1Focus lets you block distracting apps and websites to skyrocket your productivity. Beat procrastination and get things done by focusing on one task at a time. Ideal for students, entrepreneurs, and creative people.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Time To Focus is a browser extension that combines website blocking, Pomodoro sessions, time-based schedules, goal locks, task planning, and focus tracking. It is designed for work, study, and self-control when distracting websites interrupt deep work.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  10. Pauza icon
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    A screen time app that rewards you for staying off social media - every minute off earns tokens you can stake in 1v1 friend challenges, where the lowest screen time wins the pot.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    Pauza home screen: daily social media time (32m), 98% social-free score, token balance, claimable rewards and the user's 3D avatar. The "take a pauza" button starts a blocking session.
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  11. Web Blocker is a google chrome web blocker for deep focus. This web blocker chrome extension provides web blocking with a secure password to block web site access and stop procrastination.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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  12. A website blocker that pauses you for 10 seconds with a roast or honest question instead of showing a hard wall.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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