Cold Turkey Alternatives

Cold Turkey is described as 'Boost productivity by blocking websites, games, and applications. Lock blocks make it almost impossible to bypass. Supports Windows and macOS with browser extensions available' and is a popular anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Cold Turkey for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Google Chrome apps. The best Cold Turkey alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cold Turkey are DigitalZen, LeechBlock, FocusMe and DigiPaws.

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  2. StayFocusd icon

    StayFocusd

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    StayFocusd is a productivity extension for Google Chrome that helps you stay focused on work by restricting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites. Once your allotted time has been used up, the sites you have blocked will be inaccessible for the rest of the...

    119 StayFocusd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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    Not the same features but then again it's free

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think StayFocusd is a great Cold Turkey alternative.

    • StayFocusd is Free and ProprietaryCold Turkey is Freemium and Proprietary
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    QuestPhone

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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

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    • Android
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  7. Focus Bear icon

    Focus Bear

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    Make healthy habits and deep work the path of least resistance. Focus Bear blocks distractions on your computer and smart phone so you can get the right things done on your tech devices.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. Forest icon

    Forest

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    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.

    112 Forest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Doesn't actually block apps or Websites.

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    I does not block apps or websites. It only stop a digital tree from growing.

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    It is a timer not a blocker

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Forest is a great Cold Turkey alternative, some don't.

    • Forest is Freemium and ProprietaryCold Turkey is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. ScrollGuard icon

    ScrollGuard

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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.

    58 ScrollGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Digital Detox icon

    Digital Detox

     1 like
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    Disconnect from your phone in order to reconnect with yourself, others, and the world. Start your challenge today!

    76 Digital Detox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  12. DetoxDroid icon

    DetoxDroid

     8 likes
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    Modifies Android devices to eliminate attention-seeking elements through grayscale visuals, automatic Do Not Disturb, selective app exclusions, and user empowerment with opt-out toggling, offering a self-guided, penalty-free alternative for healthier device use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  13. Cisdem AppCrypt icon

    Cisdem AppCrypt

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    Cisdem AppCrypt locks apps and blocks websites on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android. It's easy to use with a simple interface. App locking and website blocking can be active permanently or scheduled for specific times.

    10 Cisdem AppCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. Atten icon

    Atten

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    Take back control of your time with the most effective app & website blocker for iPhone and Mac. Join thousands who have blocked distractions, boosted productivity, and created a more focused, balanced life.

    66 Atten alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
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  15. ScreenZen icon

    ScreenZen

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    Pause before opening a distracting app.

    37 ScreenZen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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    very helpful app, you can choose to pause other apps for a few seconds before opening, or just block them. plus it's free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • ScreenZen is Free and ProprietaryCold Turkey is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ScreenZen is Privacy focusedCold Turkey is not according to our users
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