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, iPhone, Windows 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 LeechBlock, DigiPaws, DigitalZen and FocusMe.

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  1. Focus icon

    Focus

     21 likes

    Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites and applications so you can get peace of mind, and get some work done!.

    108 Focus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Focus vs Cold Turkey Comments
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    it block sites like cold turkey, and works on all browsers, do not need to install extensions for browsers

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Focus is Paid and ProprietaryCold Turkey is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. QuestPhone icon

    QuestPhone

     5 likes

    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.

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    • Android
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    One Sec

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  6. ScreenZen icon

    ScreenZen

     9 likes

    Pause before opening a distracting app.

    44 ScreenZen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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    ScreenZen vs Cold Turkey Comments
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    Positive
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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.
    • ScreenZen is Free and ProprietaryCold Turkey is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ScreenZen is Privacy focusedCold Turkey is not according to our users
  8. DetoxDroid icon

    DetoxDroid

     9 likes

    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.

    91 DetoxDroid alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Focus Bear icon

    Focus Bear

     2 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Forest icon

    Forest

     34 likes

    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.

    122 Forest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Forest vs Cold Turkey Comments
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    Doesn't actually block apps or Websites.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It is a timer not a blocker

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    I does not block apps or websites. It only stop a digital tree from growing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Forest is Freemium and ProprietaryCold Turkey is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Digital Detox icon

    Digital Detox

     1 like

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

    81 Digital Detox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  13. ReDD Focus icon

    ReDD Focus

     4 likes

    ReDD Focus is an Android accessibility service designed to help people with attention-related conditions (such as ADHD) manage their digital environment.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Create calmer digital experiences
     
  14. Cisdem AppCrypt icon

    Cisdem AppCrypt

     5 likes

    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.

    13 Cisdem AppCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Cisdem AppCrypt for computer - the App Lock tab
     
  15. Fomi icon

    Fomi

     3 likes

    Real-time AI distraction blocker. For the serious minds. Whether studying, coding, or researching, Fomi catches distraction in seconds and pulls you back before your flow breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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