SelfControl Alternatives

SelfControl is described as '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' and is a anti procrastination tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SelfControl for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and iPad apps. The best SelfControl alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like SelfControl are StayFocusd, Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, FocusMe and DigitalZen.

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  1. Opal Focus icon
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    Opal Focus is an app that manages screen time with features like app restrictions, real-time feedback, and rewards. It is used globally to enhance productivity and focus.

    59 Opal Focus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. One Sec icon
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    Interrupts app and website launches by introducing a delay with a mindfulness animation, reducing unconscious social media habits, supporting habit change, and recording mindful moments in HealthKit to promote conscious device use and self-reflection.

    132 One Sec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  3. DetoxDroid icon
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    Modifies Android devices to eliminate attention-seeking elements through grayscale visuals, automatic Do Not Disturb, selective app exclusions, and user empowerment with opt-out toggling, offering a self-guided, penalty-free alternative for healthier device use.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  4. DailyFocus icon
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    A cyberpunk gamified task manager to beat procrastination. Built with Python & CustomTkinter & AI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Minus.app icon
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    All-In-One Productivity Accessory for Deep Work, Single-Tasking, Scroll Control, Work Music, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Ochi icon
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    Block distracting apps & websites on all devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  8. Curbox icon
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    Curbox is a free and open source app blocker and screen time tracker built for digital wellbeing and a real digital detox. Block apps, websites, reels and shorts, then watch your screen time drop and your focus come back.

    51 Curbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. Cisdem Focus for Mac helps users increase focus and productivity. It blocks distracting apps and websites during your planned focus time and offers four ways for you to plan your focus time. When your focus time starts, distractions will be blocked on your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Stay Focused icon
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    Stay focused helps you focus by restricting the daily usage of selected apps to the selected time. Spending too much of time Social Networking or Messaging Apps? Focus it and it will help you reduce the usage.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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