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 FocusMe, DigitalZen, LeechBlock and SelfControl.

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  2. QuestPhone icon

    QuestPhone

     6 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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  4. ScreenZen icon

    ScreenZen

     9 likes

    Pause before opening a distracting app.

    70 ScreenZen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Mac
    • Windows
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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.

    • 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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  6. Cisdem AppCrypt icon

    Cisdem AppCrypt

     7 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.

    19 Cisdem AppCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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

    ScreenTally

     5 likes

    Tracks app and website usage locally on Android and Chrome devices, with no account or cloud sync needed. Provides daily, weekly, and hourly patterns, usage alerts, and focus mode schedules, with all data remaining private, no ads, and zero trackers confirmed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    Dashboard showing 53 minutes of screen time today — 44% of a 2-hour daily limit — with top apps ranked: Instagram 25m, TikTok 18m, Facebook 9m.
     
  9. ScrollGuard icon

    ScrollGuard

     5 likes

    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.

    92 ScrollGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
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  11. Fomi icon

    Fomi

     4 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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  12. 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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  13. 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.

    112 DetoxDroid alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  14. Curbox icon

    Curbox

     1 like

    Curbox is a free and open source app blocker and screen time tracker built for digital wellbeing and a real digital detox. Block apps, websites, reels and shorts, then watch your screen time drop and your focus come back.

    Cost / License

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  15. ReDD Focus icon

    ReDD Focus

     5 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

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Create calmer digital experiences
     
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