Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Germany
EU
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Ascent Alternatives
Apps similar to Ascent include ActivityWatch, which is free and open source. Other options are Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, TimeScribe, LeechBlock and Cold Turkey. You're spoiled for choice with Anti Procrastination Tools like Ascent: we list more than 50 alternatives for Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad.
Alternatives list
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
Canada
FocusNPlay is an Android app designed for students and anyone serious about cutting screen time without relying on pure willpower.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Global
Think First is an iOS app that inserts a deliberate pause before you open Instagram, TikTok and other distracting apps — a countdown and one question, not a hard block.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- iPhone
- Germany
- EU
Reclaim your time with smart app blocking.
BrainRotShield helps you stay focused by automatically blocking distracting apps—like social media, games, or streaming—during the hours you choose. Whether it's study time, work hours, or bedtime, your custom schedule keeps you on track.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- iPhone
United States
Keeps every day of your iPhone screen time on record for good and shows what those hours add up to over your life. No blocking, no judging.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
Switzerland
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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
- Germany
- EU
A chrome extension that blocks social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) until you scream I'm a loser. The louder you scream, the more time you get to browse.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Google Chrome
India
56 News Feed Eradicator alternativesEradicate 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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23 OnePlus Zen Mode alternativesZen Mode will help you put down your phone and enjoy your life. Schedule a time and then start Zen Mode. During this time you can better focus on current things without disturbance from the phone. But don’t worry, you can still answer phone calls, make emergency calls and take...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
China
99 KASANE : Habit Multi Timer alternativesStack multiple habit timers at once — track accumulated time, not daily streaks. Run reading, stretching, and focus timers simultaneously. Build habits at your own pace — no streaks, no guilt.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
Japan
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Take back control of your time with ByeDistraction — the powerful, native macOS app that helps you stay focused by automatically blocking distracting applications. We've all been there: you sit down to work, and before you know it, you've spent an hour scrolling through...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Vietnam
