PlugBrain AlternativesAnti Procrastination Tools and other similar apps like PlugBrain

PlugBrain is described as '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' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PlugBrain for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad and Mac apps. The best PlugBrain alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlugBrain are StayFree, ScreenTally, One Sec and ScreenTimerAI.

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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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    • Android
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  2. StayFree icon
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    StayFree is a self control, productivity and phone addiction controller app that allow you to show how much time you spend on your smartphone and helps you focus by restricting the usage of apps. You can set usage limits for your apps and receive alerts when exceeding those...

    56 StayFree alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  3. 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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  4. One Sec icon
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    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.

    139 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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  5. ScreenTimerAI icon
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    The macOS screen time app that turns invisible time drains into intentional productivity.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  6. WallHabit icon
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    Welcome to WallHabit, the app designed to help you avoid distractions and use technology more intentionally. Do you ever find yourself mindlessly scrolling through apps, losing track of time? WallHabit challenges you to think before unlocking distracting apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  7. A silent, un-dismissable phone lock that protects pre-committed windows of time with your own photo and your own written words.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  8. iChooseTo icon
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    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!

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  9. Habit Doom icon
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    An android & iOS app blocker that keeps distracting apps locked until you complete real habits.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Awareen icon
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    Awareen (Awareness + Screen) is an Android application that helps users become more aware of their screen time through a persistent overlay timer. The app displays your current screen time in real-time, even when using other applications, promoting mindful device usage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Keeps every day of your iPhone screen time on record for good and shows what those hours add up to over your life. No blocking, no judging.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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