StayFree AlternativesTime Tracking & Anti Procrastination Tools like StayFree

StayFree is described as 'Self control, productivity and phone addiction controller app that allow you to show how much time you spend on your smartphone and helps you focus by restricting the usage of apps. You can set usage limits for your apps and receive alerts when exceeding those' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to StayFree for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best StayFree alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like StayFree are Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, TimeScribe, DigiPaws and RescueTime.

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  1. ActivityWatch icon

    ActivityWatch

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    Open-source, cross-platform app tracks time on devices, providing productivity insights, anti-procrastination tools, and Pomodoro timers in a privacy-focused, no third-party data system, customizable by user extensions, making it a versatile alternative to RescueTime and ManicTime.

    97 ActivityWatch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to StayFree.

    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to StayFree.

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceStayFree is Free and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focused and LightweightStayFree is not according to our users
  2. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time

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    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...

    90 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Focus Mode Focus on what truly Matters.
    Focus Mode Focus on what truly Matters.
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    TimeScribe

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    TimeScribe lets you effortlessly start, stop, and pause your work time with just a click, ensuring a straightforward time tracking experience. The app provides an intuitive dashboard to monitor your daily activities, including breaks, and allows you to customize your weekly work...

    69 TimeScribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    RescueTime

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    This tool automatically monitors computer use, providing detailed insights to enhance productivity and time management. It features goal setting and alerts to help conquer procrastination, while comparing user metrics to average data for broader context.

    250 RescueTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • RescueTime is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to StayFree.

    • RescueTime is the most popular commercial alternative to StayFree.

    • RescueTime is Paid and ProprietaryStayFree is Free and Proprietary
    • RescueTime is Privacy focusedStayFree is not according to our users
  8. Orkana icon

    Orkana

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    Privacy-focused time tracking stores all data locally, monitors app and IDE activity, browser tabs, and input devices automatically, provides real-time insights, detailed productivity scoring, goal setting, Pomodoro workflows with app blocking, and supports LLM data export.

    51 Orkana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Reef Wellbeing icon

    Reef Wellbeing

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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  11. Chronoid icon

    Chronoid

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    Chronoid runs automatically in the background, captures everything, and keeps your data on YOUR Mac forever. No subscriptions. No cloud uploads. No bullshit.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    QuestPhone

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    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.

    60 QuestPhone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Android
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    ScrollGuard

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    Block Reels & Shorts on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube. Set scrolling limits on any app with antiscroll mode. No ads, No reels, No shorts, No distractions.

    58 ScrollGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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