Digital Wellbeing Alternatives

Digital Wellbeing is described as 'Use Android's Digital Wellbeing tools to find better balance with your phone. More productivity, more time unplugged, or more controls for the whole family' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Digital Wellbeing for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Google Chrome apps. The best Digital Wellbeing alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Digital Wellbeing are Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, LeechBlock, DigiPaws and Cold Turkey.

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  1. ActivityWatch icon

    ActivityWatch

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    Open-source, cross-platform app tracks time on devices, providing productivity insights, anti-procrastination tools, and Pomodoro timers in a privacy-focused, no third-party data system, customizable by user extensions, making it a versatile alternative to RescueTime and ManicTime.

    97 ActivityWatch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Digital Wellbeing.

    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Digital Wellbeing.

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceDigital Wellbeing is Free and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focused and LightweightDigital Wellbeing is not according to our users
  2. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time

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    Mindful is a free and open-source app designed to help you regain control over your digital habits, improve your focus, and boost productivity. Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking for a way to better manage your...

    88 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Focus Mode Focus on what truly Matters.
    Focus Mode Focus on what truly Matters.
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  4. LeechBlock icon

    LeechBlock

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    LeechBlock is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

    99 LeechBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    One Sec

    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 us...

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    Cold Turkey

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    Boost productivity by blocking websites, games, and applications with Cold Turkey. Once locked, blocks are hard to bypass. Install on Windows, macOS with browser extensions for multiple browsers. One-time purchase includes lifetime updates, ensuring privacy with locally stored data.

    99 Cold Turkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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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    • One Sec is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Digital Wellbeing.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryDigital Wellbeing is Free and Proprietary
  10. Reef Wellbeing icon

    Reef Wellbeing

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    Reef helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps, setting daily routines, and giving you insights into your screen time — all without ads, clutter, or tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  11. ClearSpace icon

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  12. Focus Firewall icon

    Focus Firewall

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    Focus Firewall makes distracting websites and apps seem offline, helping you focus on what you opened your Mac for. You can check social media later.

    59 Focus Firewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Focus Firewall is the most popular commercial alternative to Digital Wellbeing.

    • Focus Firewall is Paid and ProprietaryDigital Wellbeing is Free and Proprietary
    • Focus Firewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDigital Wellbeing is not according to our users
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  14. StayFree icon

    StayFree

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    StayFree is a self control, productivity and phone addiction controller app that allow you to show how much time you spend on your smartphone and helps you focus by restricting the usage of apps. You can set usage limits for your apps and receive alerts when exceeding those...

    40 StayFree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  15. DigitalZen icon

    DigitalZen

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    Empower your digital habits with app/site blocking, Focus Time whitelisting, and Monk Mode detox. Supports Linux, screen time scheduling, and offers unique strategies for breaks, night restrictions, and balanced digital living. Embrace efficient device interaction on your terms.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Block apps and websites on Linux,Mac and windows
     

    • DigitalZen is the most popular Web-based alternative to Digital Wellbeing.

    • DigitalZen is Freemium and ProprietaryDigital Wellbeing is Free and Proprietary
    • DigitalZen is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightDigital Wellbeing is not according to our users
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