Linux port of the Mac OS X application SelfControl . Uses Perl/Gtk2 + iptables. Provides basic timed blocking of specified hosts.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Linux
Forest Alternatives
One of the most popular alternatives to Forest is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are LeechBlock, Cold Turkey, ClearSpace and Reef Wellbeing. There's no shortage of Anti Procrastination Tools like Forest, with more than 100 alternatives for Android, iPhone, Mac, iPad and Windows.
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Alternatives list
- 56 SelfControl -- The Linux port alternatives
Android: Asks if you really want to use an app (e.g. YouTube) and/or if you really want to use your phone Windows: Press Hotkeys to take (forced) breaks and/or enter an intention each time you use your computer and get reminded of it!
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
AppBlock is a mobile application that lets you block annoying apps & websites, bringing down your screen time and helping you focus on more important things.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Android Tablet
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
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A gamified tool that lets you virtually co-work with either friends, or other strangers. Includes tools like pomodoro timers, to-do lists, and an ambient soundtrack.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Steam
United Kingdom
+4
Scary Productive is a behaviour training extension — it scares the hell out of you to train away visiting procrastinating websites when you shouldn't.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
Portugal
EU
App Usage is the easiest to use but powerful app/device usage management app. It provides the following key features: App usage history: gather the usage time about apps that you used Activity history: gather the time that you open apps -Play Store.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
This app will make you aware of when you keep using certain apps for too long. I call this a Mind Leak. When this happens, the app will show you yourself staring into the phone (or alternatively someone else staring) as a reminder that your mind leaked.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
Germany- EU
Block Reels and shorts. Stop doomscrolling and reclaim your time. Tired of endlessly scrolling through short videos and succumbing to the allure of reels and TikTok? Break free from the grip of mindless scrolling with Stop Scroll: Shorts Blocker that lets you quit your scrolling...
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
39 PoD Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused alternativesPoD(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:
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
+1
13 Spirit City: Lofi Sessions alternativesSpirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Steam
Canada
+9
69 Focusbar alternativesBring your tasks to a focus with Focusbar - simple but powerful tool to help you work on one thing at a time. Stop multitasking and stay focused.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
Poland- EU
Taiwan
