SpeedBump Alternatives

SpeedBump is described as 'Set a time limit when opening addictive apps. After time's up, get ready to be annoyed out of them with pop-ups, cats, rain, or even the screen time police. Take a 15 minute break before next use' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SpeedBump for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad and Mac apps. The best SpeedBump alternative is Mindful Guard, which is free. Other great apps like SpeedBump are One Sec, ClearSpace, Curbox and Freedom.

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  1. Mindful Guard icon
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    Android app blocker providing system-level, real-time app restriction without VPN or accounts, using the native UsageStats API. Offers Strict Mode, category or app-specific blocks, custom scheduling, focus timers, offline functionality, zero telemetry, and no battery drain.

    13 Mindful Guard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  2. One Sec icon
     13 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.

    119 One Sec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  3. ClearSpace icon
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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.

    115 ClearSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
     
  4. 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.

    49 Curbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  5. Freedom icon
     26 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.

    150 Freedom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  6. 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.

    154 Forest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  7. Focana icon
     Like

    The always-on-top focus buddy for busy brains — 7 science-backed ADHD coping mechanisms layered into one calm desktop focus system.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. StepShield Pro is an app blocker for Android that combines a pedometer, screen time manager, and personal focus coach in one tool. The core idea is simple but powerful: your apps stay locked until you've walked enough steps to earn access. No steps — no scroll.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. 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.

    128 FocusMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Digital Carrot blocks distracting apps, sites & games until you complete your goals. Completion verified via health trackers, GPS, Todoist, reminders, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. DetoxDroid icon
     9 likes

    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.

    108 DetoxDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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