ActivityWatch AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Anti Procrastination Tools

The best Anti Procrastination alternative to ActivityWatch is RescueTime. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Mindful : Focus & Screen Time or DigitalZen. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ActivityWatch and 12 are Anti Procrastination Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Anti Procrastination Tool alternatives to ActivityWatch are ScreenTime+, Screen Time, Timing and StayFree.

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ActivityWatch alternatives page was last updated Jan 23, 2025
  1. RescueTime icon
     211 likes

    This tool automatically monitors computer use, providing detailed insights to enhance productivity and time management. It features goal setting and alerts to help conquer procrastination, while comparing user metrics to average data for broader context.

    237 RescueTime alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome

    RescueTime Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Automatic time tracking
    3.  Life Logging & Quantified Self
    4.  Automated usage tracking
    5.  Employee Time Tracking
    6.  Content Filtering
    7.  Website blocking
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    Comments about RescueTime as an Alternative to ActivityWatch
     
    mrkeuz

    Simple, working out of box solution.

    Positive commentMar 27, 2021
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    • Most users think RescueTime is a great ActivityWatch alternative.

    • RescueTime is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • RescueTime is the most popular commercial alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • RescueTime is Paid and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  2. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon
     11 likes

    People are spending a staggering 8 hours a day glued to their smartphones, mostly lost in endless social media feeds. Our phones have taken over, pulling us deeper into the digital abyss and making our screen time soar.

    56 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Stay Focused
    2.  Screen time
    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time iconActivityWatch Icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time VS ActivityWatch

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    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Open Source alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceActivityWatch is also Free and Open Source
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focusedActivityWatch is not according to our users
  3. DigitalZen icon
     49 likes

    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.

    57 DigitalZen alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Anti Procrastination
    2.  Stay Focused
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Pomodoro Timer
    5.  Block apps
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Block Facebook
    8.  Block Distraction
    9.  Browser extension
    10.  Scheduling
    11.  Block youtube
    12.  Application Blocker
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  4. ScreenTime+ icon
     6 likes

    ScreenTime+ is an automatic time tracking app for mac. It helps you to see where you're spending your time on Mac via the menu bar.

    57 ScreenTime+ alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Automatic time tracking
    8.  Sits in the MenuBar
    9.  Screen time
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  5. Screen Time icon
     5 likes

    With Screen Time, you can access real-time reports about how much time you spend on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and set limits for what you want to manage.

    76 Screen Time alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Screen Time Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Automatic time tracking
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  6. Timing icon
     27 likes

    Automatic time and productivity tracking app for Mac. Lets you track hours, improve productivity, and bill clients.

    94 Timing alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online

    Timing Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  Automatic time tracking
    Timing iconActivityWatch Icon

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  7. StayFree icon
     5 likes

    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...

    24 StayFree alternatives
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    +3
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Block apps
    StayFree iconActivityWatch Icon

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  8. Inscreen icon
     2 likes

    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.

    24 Inscreen alternatives
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    +2
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Inscreen Features

    1.  Progress tracking
    2.  Block apps
    3.  App time tracking
    4.  Screen time
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  9. 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.

    53 Ascent alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    Ascent iconActivityWatch Icon

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  10. usageDirect icon
     4 likes

    – Display reliable app usage statistics from up to ten days before the app was installed

    23 usageDirect alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Screen time
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  11. Regain icon
     1 like

    It's time to take control of your most precious resource: time.

    55 Regain alternatives
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    +5
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Regain Features

    1.  Focus Mode
    2.  App time tracking
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  12. Zario - Digital Wellbeing icon
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    Zario frees people from unwanted screen time by combining psychology and gamification so that they can lead happier lives.

    25 Zario - Digital Wellbeing alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Zario - Digital Wellbeing Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Stay Focused
    3.  Off-the-grid
    Zario - Digital Wellbeing iconActivityWatch Icon

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