SelfControl Alternatives for Android

SelfControl is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SelfControl and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to SelfControl are FocusMe, DigiPaws, Freedom and ClearSpace.

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  1. Mindful is a free and open-source app designed to help you regain control over your digital habits, improve your focus, and boost productivity. Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking for a way to better manage your...

    103 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  2. FocusMe icon
     35 likes

    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.

    106 FocusMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    FocusMe vs SelfControl Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -6

    Can be easily disabled. New update, I have been told by the developer, could change that though. (July 2017)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FocusMe is Paid and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
  3. Freedom icon
     25 likes

    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.

    128 Freedom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Freedom vs SelfControl Comments
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    Positive
    0

    Really love it. Only thing they need to add is a whitelist feature.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    When you ask for alternatives for Windows, you dont wanna hear some apple stuff

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -18

    SelfControl is for Windows, Freedom is not.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Freedom is Paid and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
     
  5. Plucky icon
     42 likes

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

    62 Plucky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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    Plucky vs SelfControl Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is difficult to set up so please go to their website and look for "Plucky doc". Here they explain how to set it up. Once set up it's as simple as blocking websites. The delay feature is awesome because it puts a barrier between you and allowing something. For example, if my delay is 45 minutes and I unblock Facebook, it will take 45 minutes for it to open giving me plenty of time to rethink my decision. Longer delay can also be set up. It's an excellent software, if you are willing to set aside a day learning how to use it. A day of hassle saves you from years of trouble. Have an excellent day!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Plucky is Free Personal and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
    • Plucky is Customizable and LightweightSelfControl is not according to our users
  6. Reef helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps, setting daily routines, and giving you insights into your screen time — all without ads, clutter, or tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. QuestPhone icon
     5 likes

    QuestPhone is an open-source Android productivity utility designed to help users reduce screen addiction by regulating app usage through a gamified experience. The application blocks distracting apps and unlocks them only once the user completes all their work.

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. Forest icon
     34 likes

    Stay focused and avoid phone distractions by growing virtual trees that represent completed focus sessions. Track progress with an interactive forest, share achievements with friends, set custom session lengths, review detailed history, and use a whitelist to avoid penalties.

    129 Forest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Forest vs SelfControl Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    It is a very cute app, but also very functional without unnecessary functions (like ColdTurkey has, for example).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Forest is Freemium and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
  9. One Sec icon
     12 likes

    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.

    100 One Sec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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