Focus AlternativesAnti Procrastination Tools & Internet Filters like Focus

Focus is described as 'Mac app that blocks distracting websites and applications so you can get peace of mind, and get some work done!' and is a anti procrastination tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Focus for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best Focus alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Focus are LeechBlock, DigiPaws, Orkana and Cold Turkey.

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  1. 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...

    89 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
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    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Android alternative to Focus.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Focus.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceFocus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightFocus is not according to our users
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    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.

    100 LeechBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • LeechBlock is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Focus.

    • LeechBlock is Free and Open SourceFocus is Paid and Proprietary
    • LeechBlock is Customizable and Privacy focusedFocus is not according to our users
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    Wondershare FamiSafe

    FamiSafe lets parents control screen time, track real-time location and detect inappropriate content on kids' devices.

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    Orkana

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    Privacy-focused time tracking stores all data locally, monitors app and IDE activity, browser tabs, and input devices automatically, provides real-time insights, detailed productivity scoring, goal setting, Pomodoro workflows with app blocking, and supports LLM data export.

    51 Orkana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Cold Turkey icon

    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.

    100 Cold Turkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. 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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  10. 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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    • One Sec is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Focus.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryFocus is Paid 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.

    89 ClearSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • Focus Firewall is Paid and ProprietaryFocus is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Focus Firewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFocus 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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  15. SelfControl icon

    SelfControl

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    SelfControl is a free and open-source application for Mac OS X that lets you block your own access to distracting websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the Internet. Just set a period of time to block for, add sites to your blacklist, and click "Start.

    89 SelfControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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