Focus Firewall AlternativesAnti Procrastination Tools & Internet Filters like Focus Firewall

Focus Firewall is described as 'Makes distracting websites and apps seem offline, helping you focus on what you opened your Mac for. You can check social media later' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Focus Firewall for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, iPhone, Windows and Google Chrome apps. The best Focus Firewall alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Focus Firewall are LeechBlock, Cold Turkey, ClearSpace and Plucky.

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Focus Firewall alternatives page was last updated May 3, 2025
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  1. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time

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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.

    65 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Stay Focused
    2.  Screen time
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Pomodoro Timer
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Goal Tracking

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time VS Focus Firewall

     

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

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

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceFocus Firewall is Paid and Proprietary
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightFocus Firewall 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.

    84 LeechBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

     

    • LeechBlock is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Focus Firewall.

    • LeechBlock is Free and Open SourceFocus Firewall is Paid and Proprietary
    • LeechBlock is Customizable and Privacy focusedFocus Firewall is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    87 Cold Turkey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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 Focus Firewall

     
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  6. 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.

    75 ClearSpace alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    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 Focus Firewall

     

    • ClearSpace is the most popular iPhone alternative to Focus Firewall.

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and ProprietaryFocus Firewall is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Plucky icon

    Plucky

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    Pluckeye is a filter that bolsters self-control on the Internet.

    59 Plucky alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Plucky screenshot 1

    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 Focus Firewall

     
  8. One Sec icon

    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.

    76 One Sec alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • 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 Focus Firewall

     

    • One Sec is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Focus Firewall.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryFocus Firewall is Paid and Proprietary
  10. DigiPaws icon

    DigiPaws

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

    52 DigiPaws alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    DigiPaws VS Focus Firewall

     
  11. 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

    Application types

    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 Focus Firewall

     
  12. Forest icon

    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...

    94 Forest alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Forest screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    Forest VS Focus Firewall

     
  13. 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.

    78 SelfControl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Block apps
    4.  Customize Windows

    SelfControl VS Focus Firewall

     
  14. ScreenTime+ icon

    ScreenTime+

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    ScreenTime+ is an automatic time tracking app for mac. It helps you to see where you're spending your time on Mac via the menu bar.

    63 ScreenTime+ alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Automatic time tracking
    8.  Sits in the MenuBar
    9.  Screen time

    ScreenTime+ VS Focus Firewall

     

    • ScreenTime+ is the most popular commercial alternative to Focus Firewall.

    • ScreenTime+ is Paid and ProprietaryFocus Firewall is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ScreenTime+ is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFocus Firewall is not according to our users
  15. 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.

    96 Freedom alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Freedom screenshot 1

    Freedom Features

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

    Freedom VS Focus Firewall

     
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