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24 alternatives to AppBlock

Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. AppBlock launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   AppBlock - Stay Focused▲72

   Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   AppBlocker▲73

   Increase productivity and reduce screen time

   2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Freedom▲108

   iOS app blocking made easy

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Barrier▲373

   Stop doomscrolling by blocking your addictive apps!

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   FocusMe▲63

   Most powerful app and website blocker

   2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Self Control Block Distracting Websites▲83

   Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits

   2017 · selfcontrol.apki.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   1Block▲64

   Highly customizable app blocking and app timer for Android

   2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Block Apps & Focus Timer: Lock My Apps▲24

   Block apps and set focus timers to help iPhone addiction.

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Focus▲221

   A Mac app to block distracting websites

   2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Simba: App Blocker▲13

    A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused

    Jul 2026 · simbafocus.com · its alternatives →

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    ScreenBreak▲125

    Hi HN, I built ScreenBreak after realizing that most app blockers failed in practice. “Hard blocks” were too rigid — I either locked myself out entirely or tapped Ignore Limit and kept scrolling. There was no useful middle state. In reality, people still need to open apps like TikTok or Instagram for specific tasks: looking something up, replying to someone, checking updates, etc. The problem isn’t intentional use; it’s the unplanned, unconscious scrolling that follows. I wanted a system that interrupts the impulse without fully preventing access. ScreenBreak uses soft blocking plus…

    Dec 2025 · screenbreak.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    FocusMe▲4

    Block apps on iPhone that actually stay blocked

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    BlockBlock▲84

    Block persistently installed apps and services.

    2016 · objective-see.org · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Optimal BLOCK▲91

    Block ads and tracking across all mobile browsers and apps

    2016 · optimal.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    about:blank▲69

    Blocks websites on safari for iOS and macOS.

    2019 · dudzik.co · its alternatives →

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    Zone▲13

    Block apps, track Screen time. No account needed

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Task Focus: To do & App block▲10

    Timer to block apps and use todo list.

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    App Lock - Apps Blocker▲91

    Screen time parental control

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Anti Block Me▲74

    Stop losing ad revenue

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    Block Bud: Custom App Blocker▲7

    A fully customisable app blocking experience in iOS!

    Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    AppBlock▲4

    Take back control of your digital life

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    antisocial▲17

    hang up & hang out

    2024 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Blocka▲1

    Block apps and website distractions

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Ochi▲30

    Block distracting apps & websites on all devices.

    2022 · ochithe.app · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →