1Focus AlternativesAnti Procrastination Tools and other similar apps like 1Focus

1Focus is described as 'Lets you block distracting apps and websites to skyrocket your productivity. Beat procrastination and get things done by focusing on one task at a time. Ideal for students, entrepreneurs, and creative people' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to 1Focus for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Google Chrome apps. The best 1Focus alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like 1Focus are Cold Turkey, ClearSpace, Focus Firewall and One Sec.

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1Focus lets you block distracting apps and websites to skyrocket your productivity. Beat procrastination and get things done by focusing on one task at a time. Ideal for students, entrepreneurs, and creative people.

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1Focus alternatives page was last updated Mar 23, 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.

    63 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Stay Focused
    5.  Screen time

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time VS 1Focus

     

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Android alternative to 1Focus.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to 1Focus.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open Source1Focus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused1Focus is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    86 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 1Focus

     

    • Cold Turkey is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to 1Focus.

    • Cold Turkey is Freemium and Proprietary1Focus is Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    72 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 1Focus

     

    • ClearSpace is the most popular iPhone alternative to 1Focus.

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and Proprietary1Focus is Paid 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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  6. Focus Firewall icon

    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.

    43 Focus Firewall alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Focus Firewall screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Screen time
    4.  Block apps
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Content blocker
    9.  Web filter
    10.  Stay Focused
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Block Facebook

    Focus Firewall VS 1Focus

     

    • Focus Firewall is the most popular commercial alternative to 1Focus.

    • Focus Firewall is Paid and Proprietary1Focus is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Focus Firewall is Lightweight and Privacy focused1Focus is not according to our users
  7. 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.

    75 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 1Focus

     

    • One Sec is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to 1Focus.

    • One Sec is Freemium and Proprietary1Focus is Paid and Proprietary
  8. 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.

    55 Atten alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    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 1Focus

     
  10. 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...

    93 Forest alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    Forest VS 1Focus

     
  11. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    SelfControl VS 1Focus

     
  12. Freedom icon

    Freedom

     24 likes
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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.

    95 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 1Focus

     
    Comments about Freedom as an Alternative to 1Focus
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    Negative •May 6, 2020
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    Freedom only has a 7 day free trial of using the software. Whereas 1Focus you can use forever, but with limited functionality.

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    • Freedom is Paid and Proprietary1Focus is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. FocusMe icon

    FocusMe

     34 likes
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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.

    79 FocusMe alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    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 1Focus

     

    • FocusMe is the most popular SaaS alternative to 1Focus.

    • FocusMe is Paid and Proprietary1Focus is also Paid and Proprietary
  14. TimeLimit.io icon

    TimeLimit.io

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    Limit the usage of Android phones easily.

    74 TimeLimit.io alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    TimeLimit.io screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block Distraction
    3.  Application Blocker

    TimeLimit.io VS 1Focus

     
  15. Focus icon

    Focus

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    Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites and applications so you can get peace of mind, and get some work done!.

    87 Focus alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Focus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Application Blocker
    3.  Stay Focused
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Block Distraction

    Focus VS 1Focus

     
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