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 18 are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to Cold Turkey are Forest, Atten, ScreenZen and Cisdem AppCrypt.

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Boost productivity by blocking websites, games, and applications. Lock blocks make it almost impossible to bypass. Supports Windows and macOS with browser extensions available.

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Cold Turkey alternatives page was last updated Jul 18, 2025
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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.

    98 Freedom alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Freedom Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Stay Focused

    Freedom VS Cold Turkey

     

    • 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.

    78 ClearSpace alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    ClearSpace screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block apps
    3.  Block Distraction
    4.  Stay Focused

    ClearSpace VS Cold Turkey

     
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    One Sec

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    One Sec is a unique screen time tool that delays access to apps and websites rather than blocking them entirely, promoting mindfulness by interrupting unconscious social media habits with a deep breath animation, and contributing mindful moments to the Health App via HealthKit.

    79 One Sec alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Block Distraction
    2.  Screen time
    3.  Time blocking
    4.  Stay Focused
    5.  Block apps

    One Sec VS Cold Turkey

     
    Comments about One Sec as an Alternative to Cold Turkey
    PrimateProdigy
    Negative Aug 25, 2024
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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.

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    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryCold Turkey is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Forest

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    Forest is an app to help you stay focused on your work. Whenever you want to concentrate, you can plant a seed in Forest. In the next 30 minutes, this small seed will gradually grow into a big tree. However, if you cannot resist the temptation and leave this app to check...

    98 Forest alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Stay Focused
    4.  Block apps

    Forest VS Cold Turkey

     
    Comments about Forest as an Alternative to Cold Turkey
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    Guest
    Negative Jun 1, 2016
    10

    Doesn't actually block apps or Websites.

    Guest
    Negative Jun 21, 2022
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative Dec 12, 2019
    1

    It is a timer not a blocker

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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
  7. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    Atten screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Lockscreen Widget
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Website blocking
    8.  Scheduling
    9.  Screen time
    10.  iOS widget
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Progress tracking

    Atten VS Cold Turkey

     
  8. ScreenZen icon

    ScreenZen

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    Pause before opening a distracting app.

    24 ScreenZen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Application Blocker
    3.  Block Distraction
    4.  Block apps
    5.  Stay Focused
    6.  Website blocking
    7.  Off-the-grid

    ScreenZen VS Cold Turkey

     
    Comments about ScreenZen as an Alternative to Cold Turkey
    Guest
    Positive Nov 15, 2023
    0

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

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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
  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.

    8 Cisdem AppCrypt alternatives

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    Cisdem AppCrypt for computer - the App Lock tab

    Cisdem AppCrypt Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Block apps
    4.  Block Distraction

    Cisdem AppCrypt VS Cold Turkey

     
  11. 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.

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    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Block Distracting Websites Features

    1.  Block Facebook
    2.  Website blocking

    Block Distracting Websites VS Cold Turkey

     
  12. Offtime icon

    Offtime

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    Unplug yourself in a hyperconnected world.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Offtime Features

    1.  Block apps
    2.  Block Facebook
    3.  Application Blocker
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Real-time Statistics
    6.  Block youtube

    Offtime VS Cold Turkey

     
    Comments about Offtime as an Alternative to Cold Turkey
    Guest
    Positive Jul 23, 2017
    3

    Allows scheduling. Flexible pricing

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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
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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.

    55 Ascent alternatives

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Android
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    Suggest productive apps on Block screen

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Ascent VS Cold Turkey

     
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