Forest AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Time Tracking Tools

The best Time Tracking alternative to Forest is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Forest and 12 are Time Tracking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Time Tracking Tool alternatives to Forest are LeechBlock, Cold Turkey, DigiPaws and FocusMe.

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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.

    71 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    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 Forest

     

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

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

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceForest is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightForest 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.

    87 LeechBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    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 Forest

     

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

    • LeechBlock is Free and Open SourceForest is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LeechBlock is Customizable and Privacy focusedForest 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.

    90 Cold Turkey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cold Turkey screenshot 1

    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 Forest

     
    Comments about Cold Turkey as an Alternative to Forest
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    Negative Apr 15, 2021
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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
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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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    DigiPaws

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

    56 DigiPaws alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free

    DigiPaws VS Forest

     
  7. 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.

    83 FocusMe alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Focus Plans

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Block Distraction
    3.  Pomodoro Timer
    4.  Stay Focused

    FocusMe VS Forest

     

    • 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
  8. 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.

    69 DigitalZen alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Anti Procrastination
    2.  Stay Focused
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Pomodoro Timer
    5.  Block apps
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Application Blocker
    8.  Block Facebook
    9.  Parental Control
    10.  Browser extension
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Scheduling

    DigitalZen VS Forest

     

    • 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 and CustomizableForest is not according to our users
  10. 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!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    PomoTimer.io screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  No registration required

    PomoTimer.io VS Forest

     
  11. Inscreen icon

    Inscreen

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    Inscreen is more than a screen time tracker. Inscreen helps you pause and reflect on your screen time at regular intervals throughout the day. Designed for simplicity and privacy, Inscreen has minimal features and a zero learning curve, helping you get started quickly.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Inscreen Features

    1.  Progress tracking
    2.  Block apps
    3.  App time tracking
    4.  Screen time

    Inscreen VS Forest

     
  12. Twert icon

    Twert

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    Toggleable Websites & Executeables Restrictions and Tracking.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Twert screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required

    Twert VS Forest

     
  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.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Focusmo screenshot 1

    Focusmo Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Website blocking

    Focusmo VS Forest

     
  14. Moment icon

    Moment

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    Track how much you and your family use your iPhone and iPad each day, automatically

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Moment screenshot 1
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    Moment Features

    1.  Phone usage tracking
    2.  Real-time tracking
    3.  Automatic time tracking
    4.  Life Logging & Quantified Self
    5.  Screen time

    Moment VS Forest

     
  15. PoD Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused icon

    PoD Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused

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    PoD(Price of Distraction) is the only chrome extension which could help you stay focused and improve your efficiency during pomodoro immediately. Yes. we said 'immediately'. Not like other extensions(e.g. StayFocusd) simply run as website blocker, PoD is much powerful:

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    PoD Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Block Distraction
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Stay Focused
    4.  Block Facebook
    5.  Block apps

    PoD Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused VS Forest

     
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