DigitalZen AlternativesAnti Procrastination & Time Tracking Tools like DigitalZen

DigitalZen is described as 'Regain digital balance through apps and website blocking, Focus Time, Pomadoro. enhance your life with healthy routines and screen time control' and is a popular anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to DigitalZen for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, Windows, Google Chrome and iPhone apps. The best DigitalZen alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DigitalZen are Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, LeechBlock, Cold Turkey and ClearSpace.

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DigitalZen alternatives page was last updated May 3, 2025
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  1. ActivityWatch icon
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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.

    80 ActivityWatch alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Visual timeline
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  Decentralized storage
    5.  Automated usage tracking
    6.  Local based GUI
    7.  Open API
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Data export/import
    10.  Real-time tracking
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Idle Detection

    ActivityWatch VS DigitalZen

     
    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to DigitalZen.

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

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceDigitalZen is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focusedDigitalZen is not according to our users
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    People are spending a staggering 8 hours a day glued to their smartphones, mostly lost in endless social media feeds. Our phones have taken over, pulling us deeper into the digital abyss and making our screen time soar.

    68 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Stay Focused
    2.  Anti Procrastination
    3.  Screen time
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pomodoro Timer
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Goal Tracking
    11.  Goal Setting
    12.  Calendar View

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time VS DigitalZen

     
  3. LeechBlock icon
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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.

    85 LeechBlock alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Anti Procrastination
    3.  Scheduling
    4.  Browser extension
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Block Facebook
    7.  Block apps

    LeechBlock VS DigitalZen

     
  4. Cold Turkey icon
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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.

    88 Cold Turkey alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Cold Turkey Features

    1.  Block apps
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Anti Procrastination
    4.  Application Blocker
    5.  Stay Focused
    6.  No Subscription
    7.  Pomodoro Timer
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Block Facebook
    11.  Block youtube
    12.  Block Distraction

    Cold Turkey VS DigitalZen

     
  5. ClearSpace icon
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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.

    77 ClearSpace alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    ClearSpace VS DigitalZen

     
    • ClearSpace is the most popular iPhone alternative to DigitalZen.

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and ProprietaryDigitalZen is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Plucky icon
     38 likes
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    Pluckeye is a filter that bolsters self-control on the Internet.

    59 Plucky alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Anti Porn
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Time Scheduling
    4.  Anti Procrastination
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Application Blocker
    7.  Website Monitoring
    8.  Password protection

    Plucky VS DigitalZen

     
  7. DigiPaws icon
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    Tired of losing hours to endless scrolling and Screen Time? Meet DigiPaws – the ultimate app to cure screen addiction!

    54 DigiPaws alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    DigiPaws VS DigitalZen

     
  8. TimeScribe icon
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    TimeScribe lets you effortlessly start, stop, and pause your work time with just a click, ensuring a straightforward time tracking experience. The app provides an intuitive dashboard to monitor your daily activities, including breaks, and allows you to customize your weekly work...

    53 TimeScribe alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Calendar View
    7.  App usage info

    TimeScribe VS DigitalZen

     
  9. One Sec icon
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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.

    78 One Sec alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    One Sec VS DigitalZen

     
    • One Sec is the most popular iPad alternative to DigitalZen.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryDigitalZen is also Freemium and Proprietary
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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.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Screen time
    4.  Block apps
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Content blocker
    9.  Web filter
    10.  Stay Focused
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Block Facebook

    Focus Firewall VS DigitalZen

     
    • Focus Firewall is the most popular commercial alternative to DigitalZen.

    • Focus Firewall is Paid and ProprietaryDigitalZen is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Focus Firewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDigitalZen is not according to our users
  11. Atten icon
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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.

    57 Atten alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac

    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 DigitalZen

     
  12. Forest icon
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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...

    96 Forest alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    Forest VS DigitalZen

     
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