Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Deeplock
Lock distracting apps and reclaim your focus
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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Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.
2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Block distracting apps and build unbreakable focus habits.
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · 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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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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Lock-in▲132Hey HN, you may have seen me post about Lock In recently—it's a minimalist task management HUD that sits silently on your desktop. It gained some traction for its Mac version, and as of today, it's finally available for Windows. The idea remains the same: productivity apps are often click-heavy databases that feel like administrative work. Lock In is designed as an "execution engine"—a small, transparent window that forces you to focus on doing. It works entirely via slash commands. E.g., /d 100 pushups, /lockin 1h. What's new in this release: Windows Support: Fully native builds…
2025 · lock-in.ai · its alternatives →
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Android app blocker for unbreakable focus sessions
Jan 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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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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Focus Lock▲56Create static notes on the wallpaper as reminders
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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DeepLock▲4Lock distractions. Ship more. No excuses.
Feb 2026 · chromewebstore.google.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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CogniFocus▲19Focus Timer & App Blocker With A Goblin That Fights Back
Jun 2026 · cognifocus.app · its alternatives →
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The simplest way to stop scrolling and get work done
Feb 2026 · focuslockapp.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Block sites with focus sessions, time limits and a PIN lock.
Aug 2026 · its alternatives →
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Timer to block apps and use todo list.
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I wanted to use YouTube ,reddit etc.while using productivity apps but they block entire domains. So I built something that blocks distracting content based on my goals.Feedback would be really appreciated
2025 · dpwrk.app · its alternatives →
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Focus Timer▲12Block Apps, build deep work habits & boost your productivity
2025 · focustimer.pro · its alternatives →
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Block On▲3Focus on tasks by blocking out distracting apps.
2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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