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24 alternatives to Future Self - App Control
The screen time app your tomorrow-self will thank you for
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites.
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Mom Clock▲742Hi 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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A movie that includes every day of the rest of your life
2021 · 1se.co · its alternatives →
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Automatically track screen time and build better habits
2018 · rescuetime.com · its alternatives →
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Selfissimo!▲234An app that captures a selfie each time you pose. By Google.
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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SelfieStory▲245Turn selfies into a perfectly aligned timelapse of your life
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Calculate your best time to post to Instagram
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Easily and safely schedule your instagram posts
2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Daily Timer▲140The simplest and most beautifully designed timer app yet
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Instant 5.0▲161Personal analytics, now with a new dashboard & goals
2017 · instantapp.today · its alternatives →
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Bubble Time▲133Track your focus time and tasks with bubbles
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I made OwnTime to balance between competing priorities in my life. The idea is based on two main influences: the concept of "roles" from "The 5 Choices" (2015), and my repeated failure to effectively implement time blocking due to the necessary flexibility in my role. The app allows you to define time budgets, which are not much more than a few mutually exclusive countdown timers. The UX is essentially that of a chess clock for an arbitrary number of players with configurable time. The whole point of the app is to kick you out of the running role/priority when its time is up. One…
Sep 2026 · owntime.app · 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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2021 · pupishi.com · its alternatives →
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To-do list app that lets you empty your mind in an instant
2019 · its alternatives →
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Android App to help you become your most productive self
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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