Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to ChronoBlock

Plan the day in focused time blocks.

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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Mom Clock▲742
Hi 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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Chunk▲298
Hi HN Dudley here, tech lead on Chunk. Chunk is a macOS menu bar app for time-blocking. It opens with Cmd + / and slides down over whatever you're doing - including fullscreen apps. There's also a live countdown in the tray for the current block. Click-and-drag to create blocks, day/week views, Google/Outlook/Apple Calendar sync, Apple Reminders integration, and a Todo mode where tasks can be dragged onto the timeline. Templates and Routines let you build an ideal day once and auto-apply it on chosen weekdays. There's a local MCP server, so you can ask Claude Desktop to…
2025 · chunkapp.net · its alternatives →
3
Daily Time Blocker▲138
Maximize productivity
2023 · moon0nnotion.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
4
FocusList▲255
Daily planner & focus timer based on timeboxing and pomodoro
2016 · focuslist.co · its alternatives →
5
Timeblocks▲171
Stay on top of your meetings with this agenda timer
2018 · timeblocks.co · its alternatives →
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Week v3▲104
Task management tool with a heavy focus on planning
2023 · its alternatives →
7
TimeTune▲237
Time-blocking routines, zero schedule chaos
2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Calendarist▲184
Time blocking companion for Google Calendar
2020 · trycalendarist.com · its alternatives →
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KosmoTime▲189
Smart calendar for time blocking & focused work
2021 · its alternatives →
10
ChronoBook▲62
Innovative new day planner
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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MinuteBar▲128
The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
12
Chronos – Master of Time▲113
Time zone converter, meeting scheduler + video conferencing
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Tiblo▲113
Turn your tasks into calendar blocks
2023 · tiblo.app · its alternatives →
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Chronos▲83
A simple Pomodoro timer for macOS 🍅
2018 · chronos.techulus.in · its alternatives →
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Time Bloc▲94
Free, opensource and simple, time-blocking tool
2022 · time-bloc.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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ChronoBit▲8
ChronoBit – Focus, Plan, and Balance Your Week
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Chronock▲110
Scheduling and calendar sync, all in one
Aug 2026 · chronock.ai · its alternatives →
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Focus Timer™️ Adjustable Hourglass▲113
A minimalist productivity timer that enhances creative flow
2022 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Tactical Time Blocker▲94
Daily highlights & adaptive time blocking template
2021 · jessej.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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Bubble Time▲133
Track your focus time and tasks with bubbles
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Chrono▲4
Plan your day. Focus on it. Lightweight, powerful, synced.
Jul 2026 · dhnihaoya.github.io · its alternatives →
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Pointron▲82
The one focus time tracker that you will ever need
2023 · pointron.io · its alternatives →
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TimerBit▲68
Cloud-based time trackers for all your tasks & projects
2018 · its alternatives →
24AB
A better way to timeblock your day▲86
2022 · taskablehq.com · its alternatives →

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