Forest AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Pomodoro Timers

The best Pomodoro Timer alternative to Forest is Cold Turkey, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Forest and 19 are Pomodoro Timers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Pomodoro Timer alternatives to Forest are FocusMe, DigitalZen, PomoTimer.io and Focumon.

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  1. 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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    Forest is based on a completely different concept than cold turkey, cold turkey is more or less just a blocker whereas Forest is a productivity app which forces the person to stay and work and not waste time for a set amount of time

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    • Most users think Cold Turkey is a great Forest alternative.

    • Cold Turkey is Freemium and ProprietaryForest is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. FocusMe icon

    FocusMe

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    Block distractions on Windows, Mac, and Android with FocusMe's Blacklist, Whitelist, Time Tracker, Scheduler, Pomodoro Timer, and security features like Password Protection and Forced Mode to boost productivity by customizing user feedback-based settings.

    93 FocusMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Most users think FocusMe is a great Forest alternative.

    • FocusMe is the most popular SaaS alternative to Forest.

    • FocusMe is Paid and ProprietaryForest is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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.

    78 DigitalZen alternatives

    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
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    • Almost everyone thinks DigitalZen is a great Forest alternative.

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

    • DigitalZen is Freemium and ProprietaryForest is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • DigitalZen is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightForest is not according to our users
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    FocusMe

    Block distractions on Windows, Mac, and Android with FocusMe's Blacklist, Whitelist, Time Tracker, Scheduler, Pomodoro Timer, and security features like Password Protection and Forced Mode to boost productivity by customizing...

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  6. PomoTimer.io icon

    PomoTimer.io

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    Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Do you find it challenging to stay focused and maintain your productivity throughout the day? PomoTimer is here to help you take control of your time and supercharge your productivity!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Focumon

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    Looking for a motivation boost for a big task ahead? Supercharge your productivity with a friendly focus buddy while collecting 100+ Focumon along the way!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Focusmeter: Pomodoro Timer icon

    Focusmeter: Pomodoro Timer

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    Focusmeter helps you to track your focus & rest for better productivity and health. It's a great companion timer for studying, reading or working.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    Focus timers - Stay focused and maximize productivity
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  12. Tomatoro icon

    Tomatoro

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    Be productive, grow tomatoes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. Focusmo icon

    Focusmo

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    Focusmo is a powerful productivity app designed to help you achieve deeper focus and accomplish more meaningful work in less time. By creating structured focus sessions, Focusmo helps you eliminate distractions and build sustainable productivity habits.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Pomodorot icon

    Pomodorot

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    Pomodorot is a timer app which can be used to set 20-minute breaks where you move away from your computer, or also can be used as a pomodoro timer. Its main difference being the ability to block the screen when it's break time so that you don't ignore it impulsively.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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