SpeedBump Alternatives

SpeedBump is described as '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' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SpeedBump for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad and Mac apps. The best SpeedBump alternative is Mindful Guard, which is free. Other great apps like SpeedBump are ClearSpace, One Sec, Curbox and Freedom.

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  1. Mindful Guard icon
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    Android app blocker providing system-level, real-time app restriction without VPN or accounts, using the native UsageStats API. Offers Strict Mode, category or app-specific blocks, custom scheduling, focus timers, offline functionality, zero telemetry, and no battery drain.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  2. ClearSpace icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  3. One Sec icon
     14 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.

    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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  4. Curbox icon
     1 like

    Curbox is a free and open source app blocker and screen time tracker built for digital wellbeing and a real digital detox. Block apps, websites, reels and shorts, then watch your screen time drop and your focus come back.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  5. Freedom icon
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    Be incredibly focused and productive. Join millions of amazing people who use Freedom to manage their screen time and live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

    171 Freedom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  6. Focana icon
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    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 type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. StepShield Pro is an app blocker for Android that combines a pedometer, screen time manager, and personal focus coach in one tool. The core idea is simple but powerful: your apps stay locked until you've walked enough steps to earn access. No steps — no scroll.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. Forest icon
     34 likes

    Stay 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.

    173 Forest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  9. 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 type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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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
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    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. FocusMe icon
     35 likes

    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 user feedback-based settings.

    143 FocusMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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