Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to AppBlocker
Increase productivity and reduce screen time
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. AppBlocker launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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AppBlock▲87Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters
2022 · appblock.app · its alternatives →
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Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.
2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Mom Clock▲742Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…
Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →
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Get Productive▲179Gamified productivity app that rewards screen time reduction
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Motivation▲294An app that makes you want to beat procrastination
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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SiteBlocker▲112Block distractions & stay focused | Chrome/Firefox extension
2025 · blockodile.app · its alternatives →
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1Block▲64Highly customizable app blocking and app timer for Android
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Callblock▲204The first app to block telemarketers automatically in iOS
2017 · callblockapp.com · its alternatives →
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FlowBuddy▲179Block Distractions & Study Flashcards to Unlock Apps
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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2012 · blockr.me · its alternatives →
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Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits
2017 · selfcontrol.apki.io · its alternatives →
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ScreenBreak▲125Hi 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 →
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Timer to block apps and use todo list.
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused
Jul 2026 · simbafocus.com · its alternatives →
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Timeslicer▲115Contextual AI distraction blocker, no more blocklists!
2025 · timeslicer.app · its alternatives →
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Boost productivity with a task-focused app launcher
2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Block apps and set focus timers to help iPhone addiction.
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Feed your focus. Starve distractions. Now on Android!
2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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