Apps similar to StayFocusd include Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is free and open source. Other options are RescueTime, LeechBlock, Cold Turkey and Orkana. You're spoiled for choice with Anti Procrastination Tools like StayFocusd: we list more than 100 alternatives for Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad.
PIM is a friction-based app blocker. Instead of locking you out of distracting apps, it makes you complete a quick task (math, typing, or screen tapping) before they'll open.
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A modern Windows productivity suite built with Python & PySide6. Features a strict app blocker, focus timer, analytics dashboard, and a stunning Acrylic Glass UI.
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An AI focus companion for Windows that can tell a 10 hour work day from a 10 hour binge. It knows your goal and nudges you back on track.
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A chrome extension that blocks social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) until you scream I'm a loser. The louder you scream, the more time you get to browse.
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AppBlockr is an app blocker with a twist: your apps stay blocked until you complete a real-world task and prove it with a photo. AI verifies the task before your apps are unlocked.
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Screentide is a flexible Android screen-time manager that helps you reduce distracting app and website use with blocks, limits, schedules, calendar-sync and in-app friction.
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MacOS application that helps user take breaks, do some tiny workout during those (to reduce sedentary lifestyle), monitor and fix their posture (so that they have less back pain, stand taller and look overall more confident) and help them block distractions by blocking any website.
Reclaim your time with smart app blocking.
BrainRotShield helps you stay focused by automatically blocking distracting apps—like social media, games, or streaming—during the hours you choose. Whether it's study time, work hours, or bedtime, your custom schedule keeps you on track.
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Chrome extension that helps you take control of your screen time and stay focused online.
DoneThat automatically tracks all work and uses this context to boost your productivity: Automated timesheets, long-term memory for AIs, proactive coaching, and social sharing for accountability and remote trust.
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Focus Blocker helps you stay focused by blocking selected apps during scheduled or manual focus sessions.
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iPhone screen time app: a 5-second pause before Instagram, TikTok or YouTube that asks why you're opening it, keeps a daily focus score, and never blocks you out. A pause, not a blocker.
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