Screen Time Alternatives

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 Windows, iPhone, Android, Mac and iPad apps. The best Screen Time alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Screen Time are TimeScribe, LeechBlock, RescueTime and Orkana.

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  1. Locategy icon
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    Locategy is a family locator with parental control features: allows parents to locate their kid’s mobile, receive realtime alerts when they reaches or leaves predefined places, but also see the list of the installed apps and control the screen time, with also panic button and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. Norton Family icon
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    Helps parents oversee online activity, set screen time, block inappropriate sites, track device location, view 30-day location history, and access reports through email or portal for insight into web use, app usage, safe browsing, and setting physical boundaries.

    75 Norton Family alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  3. ProcrastiScan icon
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    Evaluates tab content meaning for task relevance, calculates live focus scores, and activates interventions like tab blocking, chatbot assistance, nudging, and procrastination lists. Features a dashboard to review browsing focus trends and distraction history.

    56 ProcrastiScan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    HomeGuard is an advanced parental control and activity monitoring tool for family and child safety online and offline. Once installed HomeGuard will silently and automatically block all pornographic and inappropriate content online and record detailed website activity including...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Mobicip icon
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    Set up screen time limits, block specific apps and websites, schedule device-free time, receive alerts for new app installations and risky social media behavior, track location and create geofences, view 30-day reports, and access privacy-focused parental controls.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  6. SimplyTrack icon
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    A simple, elegant macOS productivity tracking app that helps you monitor your application and website usage patterns.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. FamilyShield icon
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    FamilyShield, powered by OpenDNS, blocks adult websites from home computers for free, with no software to install.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Digital safety tool offering protection against identity theft, financial fraud, and online threats using technology for timely credit fraud alerts, VPN for safe browsing, harmful site blocking, financial monitoring, secure password storage, and comprehensive parental controls.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Automates schedules with AI, integrating calendars, tasks, and projects in one centralized dashboard. Automatically reschedules unfinished work, prioritizes tasks, limits meetings, and allocates time for focused sessions. Supports individuals and teams for productive planning.

    109 Motion AI Scheduling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. Focus Bear icon
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    Make healthy habits and deep work the path of least resistance. Focus Bear blocks distractions on your computer and smart phone so you can get the right things done on your tech devices.

    74 Focus Bear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Creates a secure desktop environment for children up to 10, including educational games, creative tools, internet filtering, parental controls, child profiles, and multilingual support. Protects files, enables custom themes, and supports family or school setups.

    9 Magic Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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