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 50 alternatives to SelfControl for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, 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 DigiPaws.

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
     
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    Useful for everyone, anytime & anywhere. End procrastination with this simple app that locks down your selected apps for a specific time!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    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!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  4. Sidekick icon
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    Sidekick is how you take back control of your most valuable resource, time. As the world gets increasingly distracted, we must be intentional with how we spend our time because once it's gone, it's gone forever.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Mind Leak icon
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    This app will make you aware of when you keep using certain apps for too long. I call this a Mind Leak. When this happens, the app will show you yourself staring into the phone (or alternatively someone else staring) as a reminder that your mind leaked.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. 1Block icon
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    Do you find yourself wasting time at your device? Certain apps always the cultprit?

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. Time Sink icon
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    Time Sink helps you track how you spend your time on your Mac. It automatically logs opened windows and applications, and keeps track of how long you've spent using things in total (i.e. running), and in the foreground (i.e. actively using).

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Moment icon
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    Track how much you and your family use your iPhone and iPad each day, automatically

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  9. Focusbar icon
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    Bring your tasks to a focus with Focusbar - simple but powerful tool to help you work on one thing at a time. Stop multitasking and stay focused.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Plantie icon
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    Plantie is a time management app that allows you to grow and harvest your favorite fruits while stay focused on your work.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Focusmo is a powerful productivity app designed to help you achieve deeper focus and accomplish more meaningful work in less time. By creating structured focus sessions, Focusmo helps you eliminate distractions and build sustainable productivity habits.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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