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24 alternatives to Block Bud: Custom App Blocker
A fully customisable app blocking experience in iOS!
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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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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FlowBuddy▲179Block Distractions & Study Flashcards to Unlock Apps
2024 · apps.apple.com · 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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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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Build web applications, with your data, without code
2015 · its alternatives →
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A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused
Jul 2026 · simbafocus.com · its alternatives →
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You, too, can get a block.xyz leadership photo
2021 · blockify-xyz.glitch.me · its alternatives →
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AppBlocker▲73Increase productivity and reduce screen time
2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits
2017 · selfcontrol.apki.io · its alternatives →
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Zone▲13Block apps, track Screen time. No account needed
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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BlockBlock▲84Block persistently installed apps and services.
2016 · objective-see.org · 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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Block apps and set focus timers to help iPhone addiction.
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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FocusMe▲4Block apps on iPhone that actually stay blocked
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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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 →
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Focus Lock▲56Create static notes on the wallpaper as reminders
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hi there! I would like to share my side project. I work on iOS app that helps to use our devices more mindfully. There is a huge update coming and it is available now! TestFlight -> https://testflight.apple.com/join/feQ9YDI0. App use Apple's Shortcuts automation to "lock" selected apps on which you want to spend less time. You can unlock selected apps for a limited period by adding usage intention to the app. Additionally, the app has an iOS 14 Widget that reminds add intention right on the home screen, keywords daily limits, additional intention check like "captcha"(to…
2021 · its alternatives →
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Detecting iOS screenshots ala Snapchat and Facebook Poke - clayallsopp/ShotBlocker
2012 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Block distracting apps. Focus on your tasks. Built for ADHD
Feb 2026 · helpfulphone.app · its alternatives →
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CogniFocus▲19Focus Timer & App Blocker With A Goblin That Fights Back
Jun 2026 · cognifocus.app · its alternatives →
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The app blocker that has it all.
Feb 2026 · limitapps.app · its alternatives →
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