Screen Time AlternativesTime Tracking & Anti Procrastination Tools like Screen Time

Screen Time is described as 'With Screen Time, you can access real-time reports about how much time you spend on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and set limits for what you want to manage' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Screen Time for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Android Tablet apps. The best Screen Time alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Screen Time are LeechBlock, RescueTime, ClearSpace and Plucky.

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With Screen Time, you can access real-time reports about how much time you spend on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and set limits for what you want to manage.

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Screen Time alternatives page was last updated Feb 27, 2025
  1. ActivityWatch icon
     516 likes

    Track how you spend time on your devices. Simple (yet powerful), extensible, no third parties.

    76 ActivityWatch alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Visual timeline
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  Decentralized storage
    5.  Automated usage tracking
    6.  Local based GUI
    7.  Open API
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Data export/import
    10.  Real-time tracking
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Idle Detection
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    Comments about ActivityWatch as an Alternative to Screen Time
     
    Conner Vieira

    It's open source, privacy respecting, and works on a wide variety of platforms.

    Positive commentAug 21, 2020
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    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Screen Time.

    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Screen Time.

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceScreen Time is Free and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focusedScreen Time is not according to our users
  2. LeechBlock icon
     60 likes

    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.

    81 LeechBlock alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    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 iconScreen Time Icon

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  3. RescueTime icon
     211 likes

    This tool automatically monitors computer use, providing detailed insights to enhance productivity and time management. It features goal setting and alerts to help conquer procrastination, while comparing user metrics to average data for broader context.

    235 RescueTime alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome

    RescueTime Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Automatic time tracking
    3.  Life Logging & Quantified Self
    4.  Automated usage tracking
    5.  Employee Time Tracking
    6.  Content Filtering
    7.  Website blocking
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    • RescueTime is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Screen Time.

    • RescueTime is the most popular commercial alternative to Screen Time.

    • RescueTime is Paid and ProprietaryScreen Time is Free and Proprietary
  4. ClearSpace icon
     6 likes

    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.

    70 ClearSpace alternatives
    ClearSpace screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block apps
    3.  Block Distraction
    4.  Stay Focused
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  5. Plucky icon
     36 likes

    Pluckeye is a filter that bolsters self-control on the Internet.

    58 Plucky alternatives
    Plucky screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Plucky Features

    1.  Anti Porn
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Time Scheduling
    4.  Web filter
    5.  Application Blocker
    6.  Password protection
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  6. Trace - Time Tracker icon
     5 likes

    A time tracker that helps you understand how you spend your time.

    54 Trace - Time Tracker alternatives
    Trace - Time Tracker screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Screen time
    8.  App usage info
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  7. Screen Time for Android icon
     4 likes

    Displays your screen time in a permanent notification.

    70 Screen Time for Android alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Screen Time for Android Features

    1.  Screen time
    Screen Time for Android iconScreen Time Icon

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  8. ScreenTime+ icon
     6 likes

    ScreenTime+ is an automatic time tracking app for mac. It helps you to see where you're spending your time on Mac via the menu bar.

    59 ScreenTime+ alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Automatic time tracking
    8.  Sits in the MenuBar
    9.  Screen time
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  9. Touch Grass icon
     6 likes

    Touch Grass is an app that helps you limit screen time by blocking distracting apps until you physically touch grass.

    26 Touch Grass alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  App usage info
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Screen time
    4.  Block apps
    5.  Block Distraction
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  10. Soonie icon
     4 likes

    Managing time during a busy day can be a challenge. Focusing on your free time between your meetings or appointments helps you navigate through this stressful day more calmly.

    56 Soonie alternatives
    Soonie screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Soonie Features

    1.  Reminders
    Soonie iconScreen Time Icon

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  11. StayFree icon
     5 likes

    StayFree is a self control, productivity and phone addiction controller app that allow you to show how much time you spend on your smartphone and helps you focus by restricting the usage of apps. You can set usage limits for your apps and receive alerts when exceeding those...

    26 StayFree alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Block apps
    StayFree iconScreen Time Icon

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  12. Inscreen icon
     2 likes

    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.

    27 Inscreen alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Inscreen Features

    1.  Progress tracking
    2.  Block apps
    3.  App time tracking
    4.  Screen time
    Inscreen iconScreen Time Icon

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