Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to HideMyFaceTime

Stop watching your own face during FaceTime calls.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. HideMyFaceTime launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
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 →
2
ScreenTime▲250
Show your macOS desktop on FaceTime
2018 · tryscreentime.com · its alternatives →
3
Focus▲221
A Mac app to block distracting websites
2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →
4
Faceblock▲99
A site to stop Facebook from wasting your time by TNW
2017 · thenextweb.com · its alternatives →
5
DistractaGone▲135
Work distraction-free with your phone locked up.
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
6
Emoji Masks▲214
Emojis for your face
2014 · its alternatives →
7
focusedOS▲376
Hide all distractions with one click
2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →
8
#noselfie▲86
Keep taking selfies, but without your ugly faces, please.
2015 · its alternatives →
9
EyeFocus▲231
Blur your screen when you look away.
2024 · polar.sh · its alternatives →
10
Offline Time▲82
Hit the snooze button on online distractions
2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →
11
Blab 2.0▲89
FaceTime on Your Own Time (now on Android)
2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
12
Aaa Silence▲89
Stop that song every time you plug your 📱 into your 🚗
2017 · its alternatives →
13
Single Clock▲137
Set reminders, forget time zones!
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
14
Clocking - Work Tracker▲82
Protect your free time from over hours
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
15
MaskMyNumber▲69
Fake your Caller ID and Mask your Number
2014 · maskmynumber.com · its alternatives →
16
Self Control (Mac)▲154
Avoid distracting websites
2014 · selfcontrolapp.com · its alternatives →
17
Clear for Apple Watch▲111
Productivity reimagined for your wrist
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
Cover Face▲79
Hide the faces of those you love when you share photos
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
19
Tempo for Apple Watch▲117
A new, intuitive way to see your day at a glance
2015 · tempo.ai · its alternatives →
20
Micro Snitch▲143
Track if someone is watching you on your Mac
2015 · obdev.at · its alternatives →
21
FTme.link▲153
Easily schedule FaceTime calls and meetings
2025 · ftme.link · its alternatives →
22
PhotoTime 2.0▲113
Automatic face sorting & keywords tagging for your photos
2015 · its alternatives →
23
FacePause▲75
Pause any app when you look away
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
24
Corner Time▲106
Have you ever wished you could see the time while coding or watching videos in fullscreen or when your menu bar is hidden? Corner Time is a minimalist macOS app designed for those who value a clean desktop but still want the clock to be always visible. Unlike other widgets or solutions, Corner Time sits unobtrusively in the corner of your screen as if it were a native part of macOS—even when you’re in fullscreen mode or using auto-hide for your menu bar. The app is highly customizable: you can choose your preferred date format, adjust the style, match your system language, and use it…
2025 · cornertime.app · its alternatives →

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