Scroll Block Alternatives

Scroll Block is described as 'Do you waste hours of time screen on reels and shorts? Scroll Block helps you stop the endless scroll so you can stay productive without giving up your favorite apps. Install now and take control of your focus!' and is an app in the sport & health category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Scroll Block for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, Windows, Google Chrome and Linux apps. The best Scroll Block alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Scroll Block are LeechBlock, Cold Turkey, One Sec and StayFree.

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Scroll Block alternatives page was last updated Jul 3, 2025
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  1. ActivityWatch icon

    ActivityWatch

     533 likes
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    Open-source, cross-platform app tracks time on devices, providing productivity insights, anti-procrastination tools, and Pomodoro timers in a privacy-focused, no third-party data system, customizable by user extensions, making it a versatile alternative to RescueTime and ManicTime.

    82 ActivityWatch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    ActivityWatch screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    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

    ActivityWatch VS Scroll Block

     

    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Scroll Block.

    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Scroll Block.

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceScroll Block is Free and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focusedScroll Block is not according to our users
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    LeechBlock

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    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.

    87 LeechBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    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 VS Scroll Block

     
  4. 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.

    90 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 Scroll Block

     
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    Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen and avoid eye pain.

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  6. 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.

    79 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
    One Sec screenshot 1
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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 Scroll Block

     

    • One Sec is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Scroll Block.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryScroll Block is Free and Proprietary
  7. StayFree icon

    StayFree

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    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...

    30 StayFree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    StayFree screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Block apps

    StayFree VS Scroll Block

     
  8. 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...

    98 Forest alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Forest screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    Forest VS Scroll Block

     
  10. 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.

    79 SelfControl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    SelfControl VS Scroll Block

     
  11. Screen Time for Android icon

    Screen Time for Android

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    Displays your screen time in a permanent notification.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Screen Time for Android Features

    1.  Screen time

    Screen Time for Android VS Scroll Block

     
  12. Freedom icon

    Freedom

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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.

    98 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 Scroll Block

     

    • Freedom is the most popular commercial alternative to Scroll Block.

    • Freedom is Paid and ProprietaryScroll Block is Free and Proprietary
  13. FocusMe icon

    FocusMe

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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.

    83 FocusMe alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 Scroll Block

     

    • FocusMe is the most popular SaaS alternative to Scroll Block.

    • FocusMe is Paid and ProprietaryScroll Block is Free and Proprietary
  14. GreaseMilkyway icon

    GreaseMilkyway

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    GreaseMilkyway is an accessibility-focused Android tool designed for individuals with ADHD and related attention conditions. It helps create calmer, more manageable digital experiences by allowing users to reduce visual clutter, minimise overstimulating elements, and focus on...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    GreaseMilkyway screenshot 1
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    GreaseMilkyway VS Scroll Block

     
  15. TimeLimit.io icon

    TimeLimit.io

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    Limit the usage of Android phones easily.

    78 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 Scroll Block

     
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