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24 alternatives to FlowBuddy

Block Distractions & Study Flashcards to Unlock Apps

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. FlowBuddy launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   FlowSavvy▲120

   Automatic time-blocking planner

   2023 · flowsavvy.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   AppBlock - Stay Focused▲72

   Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Atomic Flow▲88

   Avoid distractions and stay in flow

   2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   AppBlocker▲73

   Increase productivity and reduce screen time

   2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Flowlist▲142

   A self management tool optimised to aid creative focus

   2018 · flowlistapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FocusMe▲63

   Most powerful app and website blocker

   2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →

7. 7BY
   Block yourself from the Internet until you write or code each day▲118

   2012 · blockr.me · its alternatives →

8. 8
   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 →

9. 9
   FlowStack▲126

   Tasks. Focus. Routines. All in one simple app

   2025 · flowstack-app.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    AppBlock▲87

    Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

    2022 · appblock.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    CodeBlock▲67

    Solve a coding challenge to visit a distracting site

    2021 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Block & Flow▲87

    A beautiful Pomodoro timer that measures your productivity

    2016 · blockandflowapp.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Block Bud: Custom App Blocker▲7

    A fully customisable app blocking experience in iOS!

    Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Blockrr: screen time control▲10

    Walk more. Scroll less.

    2025 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Focusflow Pro▲5

    Unbreakable app blocker with AI voice control

    Dec 2025 · focusflow.cc · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Focus Timer Friend – Flowy▲2

    It's focus timer app for the people who struggles with Focus

    Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    CogniFocus▲19

    Focus Timer & App Blocker With A Goblin That Fights Back

    Jun 2026 · cognifocus.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Flashio: AI Flashcards with Focus Lock▲7

    AI Flashcards that unlock the apps you can’t stop scrolling.

    Jul 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Simba: App Blocker▲13

    A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused

    Jul 2026 · simbafocus.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    FocusBuddy▲6

    Your AI-Powered Productivity Companion

    2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    FlowQuota▲10

    Focus intelligence for ambitious professionals

    Jun 2026 · flowquota.ai · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Deep Flow▲2

    Relieve stress, improve sleep & build focus with Deep Flow.

    Mar 2026 · deepflow.signalappstudio.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    buoy▲7

    Helps you focus

    2024 · buoy-productivity.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    FlowFocus▲11

    A Productivity App that uses FlowTime Technique!

    2024 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →