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 50 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, ClearSpace and Freedom.

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  1. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time

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    People are spending a staggering 8 hours a day glued to their smartphones, mostly lost in endless social media feeds. Our phones have taken over, pulling us deeper into the digital abyss and making our screen time soar.

    68 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Stay Focused
    2.  Anti Procrastination
    3.  Screen time
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pomodoro Timer
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Goal Tracking
    11.  Goal Setting
    12.  Calendar View

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time VS SelfControl

     

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Android alternative to SelfControl.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Open Source alternative to SelfControl.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceSelfControl is also Free and Open Source
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightSelfControl is not according to our users
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    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.

    82 FocusMe alternatives

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    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 SelfControl

     
    Comments about FocusMe as an Alternative to SelfControl
    Guest
    Negative Jul 19, 2017
    -6

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

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    • Most users think FocusMe is a great SelfControl alternative.

    • FocusMe is the most popular SaaS alternative to SelfControl.

    • FocusMe is the most popular commercial alternative to SelfControl.

    • FocusMe is Paid and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
  4. DigiPaws icon

    DigiPaws

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    Tired of losing hours to endless scrolling and Screen Time? Meet DigiPaws – the ultimate app to cure screen addiction!

    54 DigiPaws alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    DigiPaws VS SelfControl

     
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    Freedom

    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.

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    ClearSpace

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    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.

    77 ClearSpace alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    ClearSpace screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block apps
    3.  Block Distraction
    4.  Stay Focused

    ClearSpace VS SelfControl

     

    • ClearSpace is the most popular iPhone alternative to SelfControl.

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    97 Freedom alternatives

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    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 SelfControl

     
    Comments about Freedom as an Alternative to SelfControl
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Apr 10, 2018
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative Jan 11, 2021
    -1

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

    Guest
    Negative Aug 27, 2015
    -18

    SelfControl is for Windows, Freedom is not.

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    • Some users think Freedom is a great SelfControl alternative, some don't.

    • Freedom is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SelfControl.

    • Freedom is Paid and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
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    Plucky

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

    59 Plucky alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Plucky screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Anti Porn
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Time Scheduling
    4.  Anti Procrastination
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Application Blocker
    7.  Website Monitoring
    8.  Password protection

    Plucky VS SelfControl

     
  10. 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.

    78 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 SelfControl

     
  11. 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...

    96 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 SelfControl

     
    Comments about Forest as an Alternative to SelfControl
    Guest
    Positive Oct 19, 2016
    -2

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks Forest is a great SelfControl alternative.

    • Forest is Freemium and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
  12. ScreenZen icon

    ScreenZen

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    Pause before opening a distracting app.

    24 ScreenZen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    ScreenZen screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Application Blocker
    3.  Block Distraction
    4.  Block apps
    5.  Stay Focused
    6.  Website blocking
    7.  Off-the-grid

    ScreenZen VS SelfControl

     
  13. TimeLimit.io icon

    TimeLimit.io

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    Limit the usage of Android phones easily.

    77 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 SelfControl

     
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