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24 alternatives to BarBlock

Block distracting apps with a barcode

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1
AppBlock▲87
Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters
2022 · appblock.app · its alternatives →
2
SnapLock▲6
Snap a barcode,Lock distracting apps
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
3
BarBlock
Block apps with any barcode
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
Optimal BLOCK▲91
Block ads and tracking across all mobile browsers and apps
2016 · optimal.com · its alternatives →
5
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 →
6
BlockBlock▲84
Block persistently installed apps and services.
2016 · objective-see.org · its alternatives →
7
Callblock▲204
The first app to block telemarketers automatically in iOS
2017 · callblockapp.com · its alternatives →
8
18yo first iOS app: blocks distracting apps and unlocks with QR/barcode▲30
I built Recode because I realized I was spending 8-10 hours a day on my phone pretty consistently. I tried other screen time apps but I found them too easy to bypass and end my blocks whenever I wanted to use an app. My solution was to build an app blocker app that makes users have to scan a physical QR/barcode to take a break from their app blocks. This helped me be able to get my screen time down to just a few hours everyday since I didn't want to physically get up and go across the house to get my barcode. Anyways, since it worked for me I felt like sharing it. App store link:…
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
9
UBlock▲129
Fastest Ads Blocker
2015 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
10
AppBlock - Stay Focused▲72
Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.
2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
11
Freedom▲108
iOS app blocking made easy
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
12
1Block▲64
Highly customizable app blocking and app timer for Android
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
13
BlockBear▲147
Block ads and protect your privacy on iOS with a bear
2015 · blockbear.com · its alternatives →
14
FocusMe▲63
Most powerful app and website blocker
2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →
15
Pomo Productivity▲80
A physical timer that blocks distracting websites
2022 · heypomo.com · its alternatives →
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Block yourself from the Internet until you write or code each day▲118
2012 · blockr.me · its alternatives →
17
Zone▲13
Block apps, track Screen time. No account needed
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
Anti Block Me▲74
Stop losing ad revenue
2022 · its alternatives →
19
AppBlocker▲73
Increase productivity and reduce screen time
2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
20
1Blocker X▲113
A fast and secure content blocker for iOS
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
21
Lockdown Apps▲80
Free and open source firewall for iPhone
2019 · lockdownprivacy.com · its alternatives →
22
BlockerMax▲12
Block Harmful Content.
2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
23
Simba: App Blocker▲13
A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused
Jul 2026 · simbafocus.com · its alternatives →
24
BlockBust▲66
Fight back against ad blockers
2016 · blockbust.io · its alternatives →

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