One of the most popular alternatives to Cold Turkey is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are LeechBlock, FocusMe, SelfControl and Freedom. There's no shortage of Anti Procrastination Tools like Cold Turkey, with more than 100 alternatives for Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad.
AppBlockr is an app blocker with a twist: your apps stay blocked until you complete a real-world task and prove it with a photo. AI verifies the task before your apps are unlocked.
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An AI focus companion for Windows that can tell a 10 hour work day from a 10 hour binge. It knows your goal and nudges you back on track.
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Lockish protects individual macOS applications with Touch ID or password authentication. Protected apps lock automatically after a configurable per-app idle timeout, when the Mac sleeps, or when the screen locks, while the rest of the system stays fully usable.
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Ascension is a website blocker and screen-time tracker for Windows to improve digital well-being and remove harmful & distractive content.
Awareen (Awareness + Screen) is an Android application that helps users become more aware of their screen time through a persistent overlay timer. The app displays your current screen time in real-time, even when using other applications, promoting mindful device usage.
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iPhone screen time app: a 5-second pause before Instagram, TikTok or YouTube that asks why you're opening it, keeps a daily focus score, and never blocks you out. A pause, not a blocker.
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Flora is a new way to stay off your phone, clear to-do lists, and build positive, life-changing habits. Whenever you want to make progress towards your goals, plant a seed in Flora.
ZenFirst locks your screen until your routine is complete. Built-in meditation, journaling, and task planning. No shortcuts. No excuses. Mac & Windows.
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.
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FocusNPlay is an Android app designed for students and anyone serious about cutting screen time without relying on pure willpower.
Stack 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.
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