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!
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 anti procrastination tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SelfControl for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best SelfControl alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like SelfControl are StayFocusd, Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, FocusMe and DigiPaws.
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Wisdom Tree is a tui concentration app. Inspired by the wisdom tree in Plants vs. Zombies which gives in-game tips when it grows, Wisdom Tree gives you real life tips when it grows. How can you grow the tree? by concentrating!
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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Block Reels and shorts. Stop doomscrolling and reclaim your time. Tired of endlessly scrolling through short videos and succumbing to the allure of reels and TikTok? Break free from the grip of mindless scrolling with Stop Scroll: Shorts Blocker that lets you quit your scrolling...
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
+2
Eradicate social media noise by replacing your entire news feed with an inspiring quote
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
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OnTrack uses keyword detection to make sure that the sites you are browsing are related to the specific subject you have selected. Multiple strictness modes are available, as well as a customized whitelist for mandatory sites to stay unblocked.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Chrome OS
Useful for everyone, anytime & anywhere. End procrastination with this simple app that locks down your selected apps for a specific time!.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
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Do you waste hours of time screen on reels and shorts? Scroll Block helps you stop the endless scroll so you can stay productive without giving up your favorite apps. Install now and take control of your focus!
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
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53 Focus Friend alternativesThe cozy focus timer with a cute bean companion that helps you stay focused. When you focus, your Bean will focus too!
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Tablet
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Sidekick is how you take back control of your most valuable resource, time. As the world gets increasingly distracted, we must be intentional with how we spend our time because once it's gone, it's gone forever.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Chrome OS
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
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This app will make you aware of when you keep using certain apps for too long. I call this a Mind Leak. When this happens, the app will show you yourself staring into the phone (or alternatively someone else staring) as a reminder that your mind leaked.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
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