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24 alternatives to Ice Block

Freeze distracting apps while you study

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1
AppBlock - Stay Focused▲72
Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.
2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
2
ICEBlock▲142
Report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
3
Barrier▲373
Stop doomscrolling by blocking your addictive apps!
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
AppBlock▲87
Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters
2022 · appblock.app · its alternatives →
5
Chunk▲282
Hi HN Dudley here, tech lead on Chunk. Chunk is a macOS menu bar app for time-blocking. It opens with Cmd + / and slides down over whatever you're doing - including fullscreen apps. There's also a live countdown in the tray for the current block. Click-and-drag to create blocks, day/week views, Google/Outlook/Apple Calendar sync, Apple Reminders integration, and a Todo mode where tasks can be dragged onto the timeline. Templates and Routines let you build an ideal day once and auto-apply it on chosen weekdays. There's a local MCP server, so you can ask Claude Desktop to…
2025 · chunkapp.net · its alternatives →
6
FlowBuddy▲179
Block Distractions & Study Flashcards to Unlock Apps
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
7
1Block▲64
Highly customizable app blocking and app timer for Android
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
8
FocusMe▲63
Most powerful app and website blocker
2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →
9
AppBlocker▲73
Increase productivity and reduce screen time
2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Block yourself from the Internet until you write or code each day▲118
2012 · blockr.me · its alternatives →
11
StudyLock▲6
AI-powered learning tool
2025 · studylock.github.io · its alternatives →
12
Edlock▲72
Hijack your most addictive apps to help you learn
2019 · its alternatives →
13
Microbreaks▲65
Memorize more with random micro breaks
2023 · microbreaks.co · its alternatives →
14
one sec × Structured Integration▲86
You’ve got things to do: block apps during incomplete tasks
2022 · one-sec.app · its alternatives →
15
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 →
16
StudyLock▲4
Earn screen time by actually studying
Jun 2026 · studylock.academy · its alternatives →
17
LockIn: Focus & Block▲3
Block distracting apps and build unbreakable focus habits.
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
Block Apps & Focus Timer: Lock My Apps▲24
Block apps and set focus timers to help iPhone addiction.
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
19
Task Focus: To do & App block▲10
Timer to block apps and use todo list.
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
20
Simba: App Blocker▲13
A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused
Jul 2026 · simbafocus.com · its alternatives →
21
Ice Study▲1
A calm focus timer with a real melting cup of ice
Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
22
A desktop app that blocks work when you bite your nails▲16
Saw this repo: https://github.com/tldev/posturr and wanted to share my solution to avoid nail biting :)
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
23
SIE Study Blocker▲4
Block distracting sites. Turn doomscrolling into study time.
Jul 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
24
Focusminny App▲10
Turn your phone into a study and work companion.
2025 · focusminny.app · its alternatives →

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