Serene Alternatives

Serene is described as 'There’s no shortage of productivity tools, but most solve a piece of the problem – blocking websites, or playing concentration music – rather than solving the entire problem' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Serene for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Google Chrome apps. The best Serene alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Serene are Cold Turkey, DigiPaws, ClearSpace and Focus Firewall.

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Serene alternatives page was last updated Oct 29, 2024
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  1. Disconnect - TimeLock for Android icon

    Disconnect - TimeLock for Android

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    A simple app that locks Android devices for a set time, with nice visuals. Currently it's in beta.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Disconnect - TimeLock for Android Features

    1.  Block apps

    Disconnect - TimeLock for Android VS Serene

     
  2. Twert icon

    Twert

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    Toggleable Websites & Executeables Restrictions and Tracking.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Twert screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required

    Twert VS Serene

     

    • Twert is the most popular Linux alternative to Serene.

    • Twert is Free and Open SourceSerene is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Twert is Privacy focusedSerene is not according to our users
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    StopScroll

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    Block Reels and shorts. Stop doomscrolling and reclaim your time. Tired of endlessly scrolling through short videos and succumbing to the allure of reels and TikTok? Break free from the grip of mindless scrolling with Stop Scroll: Shorts Blocker that lets you quit your scrolling...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    StopScroll Features

    1.  Block apps

    StopScroll VS Serene

     
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    FocusMe

    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...

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  6. DigitalZen icon

    DigitalZen

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    Empower your digital habits with app/site blocking, Focus Time whitelisting, and Monk Mode detox. Supports Linux, screen time scheduling, and offers unique strategies for breaks, night restrictions, and balanced digital living. Embrace efficient device interaction on your terms.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Block apps and websites on Linux,Mac and windows

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Anti Procrastination
    2.  Stay Focused
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Pomodoro Timer
    5.  Block apps
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Application Blocker
    8.  Block Facebook
    9.  Parental Control
    10.  Browser extension
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Scheduling

    DigitalZen VS Serene

     
  7. Wisdom Tree icon

    Wisdom Tree

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    Wisdom Tree is a tui concentration app. Inspired by the wisdom tree in Plants vs. Zombies which gives in-game tips when it grows, Wisdom Tree gives you real life tips when it grows. How can you grow the tree? by concentrating!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Tui

    Wisdom Tree VS Serene

     
  8. Minus.app icon

    Minus.app

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    All-In-One Productivity Accessory for Deep Work, Single-Tasking, Scroll Control, Work Music, and more.

    20 Minus.app alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Task Bar is a minimal UI companion that helps you finish the top item from you todo list. It has special features that keep you on track.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Task Time Tracking
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Pomodoro Timer
    8.  Website blocking
    9.  Stay Focused
    10.  Applescript
    11. Todoist icon  Todoist integration
    12.  Block Distraction

    Minus.app VS Serene

     
  10. Time Companion icon

    Time Companion

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    This extension will call you to order on a recurring basis using 4 different modes adapted to you, so that you does not lose sight of the essential goals of your life.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium
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    Time Companion Features

    1.  Block Distraction
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Browser-based
    5.  Browser integration

    Time Companion VS Serene

     
  11. Digital Wellbeing icon

    Digital Wellbeing

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    Use Android's Digital Wellbeing tools to find better balance with your phone. More productivity, more time unplugged, or more controls for the whole family.

    88 Digital Wellbeing alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Digital Wellbeing Features

    1.  Blacklist monitoring
    2.  Application Monitoring

    Digital Wellbeing VS Serene

     
  12. Strict Workflow icon

    Strict Workflow

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    Enforces the Pomodoro time management technique by blocking distracting sites

    1. Click to start a 25-minute work timer, and work without distraction.
    2. Click to start a 5-minute break timer, and kick back and relax.
    3. Repeat until all your work is done.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    Strict Workflow screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Block Distraction

    Strict Workflow VS Serene

     
  13. Focusbar icon

    Focusbar

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Focusbar screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The Mac App Store shows that the most recent version in 1.3 from 9 years ago.

    Focusbar Features

    1.  Task Scheduling

    Focusbar VS Serene

     
  14. 1Focus icon

    1Focus

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    1Focus lets you block distracting apps and websites to skyrocket your productivity. Beat procrastination and get things done by focusing on one task at a time. Ideal for students, entrepreneurs, and creative people.

    65 1Focus alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Stay Focused and Achieve More
    Block Distracting Apps...
    ...and Websites...

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Block apps
    2.  Stay Focused
    3.  Website blocking

    1Focus VS Serene

     
  15. Stay Focused icon

    Stay Focused

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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.

    83 Stay Focused alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Stay Focused screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Block Distraction
    3.  Block apps

    Stay Focused VS Serene

     
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