No empty promises - no lengthy explanations needed: "blockit" stands out as the ultimate app to truly disable your phone whenever you desire.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
SelfControl Alternatives
SelfControl is described as 'Free and open-source application for Mac OS X that lets you block your own access to distracting websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the Internet. Just set a period of time to block for, add sites to your blacklist, and click "Start' and is a popular anti procrastination tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SelfControl for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and iPad apps. The best SelfControl alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like SelfControl are Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, FocusMe, DigitalZen and Plucky.
Alternatives list
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
United Kingdom
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Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
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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
- United Kingdom
+3
Inscreen is more than a screen time tracker. Inscreen helps you pause and reflect on your screen time at regular intervals throughout the day. Designed for simplicity and privacy, Inscreen has minimal features and a zero learning curve, helping you get started quickly.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- iPhone
Digital Carrot blocks distracting apps, sites & games until you complete your goals. Completion verified via health trackers, GPS, Todoist, reminders, etc.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
United States
Designed as an alternative to blocking apps and websites, Intent encourages mindful computer usage by reducing screen vibrancy when using potentially distracting applications. Currently in early access.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
173 Forest alternativesStay focused and avoid phone distractions by growing virtual trees that represent completed focus sessions. Track progress with an interactive forest, share achievements with friends, set custom session lengths, review detailed history, and use a whitelist to avoid penalties.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
Taiwan
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
Australia
+1
Can't put your phone down? Are you addicted to your cell phone? Lock Me Out is a powerful application that allows you to lock yourself out of your device!.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
Canada
112 Digital Detox alternativesDisconnect from your phone in order to reconnect with yourself, others, and the world. Start your challenge today!
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Czechia
EU
+4
The always-on-top focus buddy for busy brains — 7 science-backed ADHD coping mechanisms layered into one calm desktop focus system.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
