Cold Turkey Alternatives for iPhone

Cold Turkey is not available for iPhone but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPhone alternative is Freedom. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try ClearSpace or One Sec. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Cold Turkey and many of them are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to Cold Turkey are ScreenZen, Forest, Atten and Cisdem AppCrypt.

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  1. Freedom icon

    Freedom

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    Be incredibly focused and productive. Join millions of amazing people who use Freedom to manage their screen time and live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

    112 Freedom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Some users think Freedom is a great Cold Turkey alternative, some don't.

    • Freedom is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Cold Turkey.

    • Freedom is Paid and ProprietaryCold Turkey is Freemium and Proprietary
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    ClearSpace

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    Empowers users to control screen time by blocking apps, minimizing impulsive phone use, and aligning digital habits with health and wellbeing objectives. Features include limiting app usage, scheduling focus time, screen time accountability, and improving attention and mental health.

    88 ClearSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  4. One Sec icon

    One Sec

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    Interrupts app and website launches by introducing a delay with a mindfulness animation, reducing unconscious social media habits, supporting habit change, and recording mindful moments in HealthKit to promote conscious device use and self-reflection.

    90 One Sec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about One Sec as an Alternative to Cold Turkey
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    Android version only has a small fraction of the features advertised on the website, no app or website blocking, just a breathing exercise/delay.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryCold Turkey is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Freedom

    Be incredibly focused and productive. Join millions of amazing people who use Freedom to manage their screen time and live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

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    ScreenZen

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    Pause before opening a distracting app.

    37 ScreenZen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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    • 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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    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.

    109 Forest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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

    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.
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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
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
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  10. 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

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Recode

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    Break free from phone addiction. Taps are too easy. That’s why Recode makes you scan a real barcode or QR to take a break from blocking. A tiny hurdle for your phone, a giant leap for your focus.

    54 Recode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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    Ascent

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    The main goal of Ascent is to build healthy phone usage habits in the long term. Ascent pauses destructive apps giving the ability to avoid procrastination loop from the start. App prevents undesired scrolling through news feeds and short videos.

    64 Ascent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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  13. Block Distracting Websites icon

    Block Distracting Websites

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    Inspired by a well known SelfControl, it aims to provide a similar functionality on iOS. Getting rid of your wasteful browsing habits is as easy as downloading this app and adding your favorite time wasters list.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Offtime

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    Unplug yourself in a hyperconnected world.

    80 Offtime alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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    3

    Allows scheduling. Flexible pricing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Offtime is a great Cold Turkey alternative.

    • Offtime is Freemium and ProprietaryCold Turkey is also Freemium and Proprietary
  15. Ochi icon

    Ochi

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    Block distracting apps & websites on all devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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