App Pause AlternativesAnti Procrastination Tools and other similar apps like App Pause

App Pause is described as 'Pause any pre-selected app's launch for 10 seconds, view app usage stats and make an intentional decision on whether to continue or close the app' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to App Pause for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Google Chrome apps. The best App Pause alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like App Pause are DigiPaws, Reef Wellbeing, One Sec and ClearSpace.

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    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...

    88 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Android alternative to App Pause .

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

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceApp Pause is Free and Proprietary
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightApp Pause is not according to our users
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    Reef helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps, setting daily routines, and giving you insights into your screen time — all without ads, clutter, or tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. 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.

    90 One Sec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • One Sec is the most popular Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to App Pause .

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryApp Pause is Free and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    88 ClearSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
     
  5. QuestPhone icon
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    QuestPhone is an open-source Android productivity utility designed to help users reduce screen addiction by regulating app usage through a gamified experience. The application blocks distracting apps and unlocks them only once the user completes all their work.

    60 QuestPhone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. ScrollGuard icon
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    Block Reels & Shorts on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube. Set scrolling limits on any app with antiscroll mode. No ads, No reels, No shorts, No distractions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. Touch Grass icon
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    Touch Grass is an app that helps you limit screen time by blocking distracting apps until you physically touch grass.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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    The macOS screen time app that turns invisible time drains into intentional productivity.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • ScreenTimerAI is the most popular commercial alternative to App Pause .

    • ScreenTimerAI is Paid and ProprietaryApp Pause is Free and Proprietary
  9. Inscreen icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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