All-In-One Productivity Accessory for Deep Work, Single-Tasking, Scroll Control, Work Music, and more.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Subscription)
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac



Recode is described as 'Break free from phone addiction. Taps are too easy. That’s why Recode makes you scan a real barcode or QR to take a break from blocking. A tiny hurdle for your phone, a giant leap for your focus' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Recode for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Google Chrome, iPhone and Windows apps. The best Recode alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Recode are LeechBlock, DigiPaws, Cold Turkey and Reef Wellbeing.
All-In-One Productivity Accessory for Deep Work, Single-Tasking, Scroll Control, Work Music, and more.



An agent-based web filter that blocks websites based on URLs and categories. Internet use quotas can be set based on schedules and timers. Includes a port filter and Windows application blocker.




BrowseControl is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Recode.
Use Android's Digital Wellbeing tools to find better balance with your phone. More productivity, more time unplugged, or more controls for the whole family.






BlockSite is an extension, which automagically blocks websites of your choice. Additionally, this extension will disable all hyperlinks to these websites, by just displaying the link text without the clicking functionality.




There’s no shortage of productivity tools, but most solve a piece of the problem – blocking websites, or playing concentration music – rather than solving the entire problem.




SprintWork is an effective distraction blocking and time tracking software that can help you get work done on time and recover valuable time lost to social media and games.




AntySocial Windows Software blocks access to websites like Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Hulu, Digg and other social media / time-wasting websites.








Inspired by a well known SelfControl, it aims to provide a similar functionality on iOS. Getting rid of your wasteful browsing habits is as easy as downloading this app and adding your favorite time wasters list.



OnTrack uses keyword detection to make sure that the sites you are browsing are related to the specific subject you have selected. Multiple strictness modes are available, as well as a customized whitelist for mandatory sites to stay unblocked.



AntiSocial is designed to not only help you understand what ‘normal usage’ looks like, but to give you the tools to manage, block and control your cell phone usage so that you can unplug, minimize distractions and focus on the things that matter.


