Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to holdit.life
The app blocker that makes quitting harder than focusing
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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Barrier▲373Stop doomscrolling by blocking your addictive apps!
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Griply▲90Live your best life with easy goal setting and journaling
2022 · apps.apple.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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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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The easiest way to control your life and stay effective
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Kickstart▲88Improve the quality of your life by maintaining good habits
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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GentleLimit▲99Mindful screen time for macOS without blocking apps
Mar 2026 · lucidbit.app · its alternatives →
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AppBlocker▲73Increase productivity and reduce screen time
2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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EvoCat▲17I’ve always struggled with mindless scrolling, even when I had important work to do. Timers and app blockers never stuck — they felt boring and were easy to bypass. I built EvoCat as a small side project to solve my own problem. It’s a simple iOS app that blocks distracting apps and websites, but adds a fun layer of gamification: • You earn XP for staying focused • You evolve a digital cat as your self-control grows • Each evolution makes the blocking stronger (harder to quit sessions) It’s still in early beta, but this approach has helped me stay more mindful with my phone use. Would love…
2025 · evocat.app · its alternatives →
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HOLD ▲3AI coach that helps you beat nicotine cravings in real time
Mar 2026 · 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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Android app blocker for unbreakable focus sessions
Jan 2026 · play.google.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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Unbroken▲10Pick one habit. Do it every day. Skip once, start over.
Apr 2026 · getunbroken.app · its alternatives →
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Perfect app to leave any of your addiction or bad habit.
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.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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HabitIt▲14Local-first habit tracker with a GitHub-style grid
Jul 2026 · habitit.commandoser.xyz · its alternatives →
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MadFocus▲8The app blocker that roasts you back to work
Aug 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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The Strictest Timer for Building Unbreakable Habits
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Focused▲4Block your phone. Focus your mind. Reclaim your time.
Feb 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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AI locks your phone and negotiates when you cheat
Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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