Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to FocusLock — Do it or get locked out
Real consequences. Real accountability.
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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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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Block apps and set focus timers to help iPhone addiction.
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Focus Mode▲64Focus mode helps you stay focused when you need to.
2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Tomosu▲83Lock your apps by default to improve your digital wellbeing
Mar 2026 · tomosu.app · its alternatives →
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Airlock▲125Prioritize your privacy by ending unwanted data collection
2019 · tryairlock.com · its alternatives →
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One.do▲99Instead of cluttered lists, focus on the one thing
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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my phone secretly robbed all my dreams and i didn’t even knew it got so bad. when i saw my screen time being about 11hrs with ~95 phone pickups per day, i realized how bad it got. my problem is that i could not avoid social media entirely as i post actively because i’m involved in marketing and branding. I tried the usual, app blockers & time limits, but i always find myself hitting “one more minute” like a junkie. i’m not looking for a complete social media absence or deleting everything as these radical solutions don’t fit my lifestyle and needs and i tend to come back needing even more.…
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, It's super hard to quit addicting apps. Existing solutions are non-binding, and therefore, require constant self-discipline and vigilance to be effective. Which is ironic, considering the problem we are trying to solve, is a lack of self-discipline. There exists a physical solution to this problem, in the form of a time-locked safe[1]. It’s effective for reducing app usage, but it's cumbersome and inconvenient. Fundamentally, what these lock-boxes do is impose a real-world cost on breaking your commitment. It’s not impossible to break your commitment, but it would require destroying…
2023 · discipline.io · its alternatives →
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Focus helps you get things done on your Mac. It blocks time-wasting websites and apps so you can work better!
2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →
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Help yourself keep accountability for focusing
2020 · apps.apple.com · 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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2011 · therealfocusapp.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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Focus Lock▲56Create static notes on the wallpaper as reminders
2021 · apps.apple.com · 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 built Focuser because I kept doom-scrolling when I was supposed to work What it does You pick any time-sink site Next visit, Focuser asks, “Do you really need this site?” If you tap Yes, you must 1⃣ Write why you need it 2⃣ Choose exactly how long you need access This 20 second friction is based on Shawn Achor’s habit-formation research Why it’s different Runs 100% client-side—no analytics, no external calls Uses Manifest V3 already (future-proof for June 2025 Chrome deprecation) Works offline Settings live in localStorage Ask Does the 20-second rule feel too long or too short? Any…
2025 · focuser.app · its alternatives →
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Deeplock▲3Lock distracting apps and reclaim your focus
May 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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1Thing▲2Set one goal. Lock it in. Get it done.
Apr 2026 · onething.grupopixeles.com · its alternatives →
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