Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Limitly

FREE App Blocker and Focus Timer

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Limitly launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Limitly▲3

   Track screen time, set app limits, and stay focused

   Jul 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   FocusMe▲63

   Most powerful app and website blocker

   2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Just Focus▲226

   Simple website blocker for Chrome 🙅💻

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Limitly▲2

   FREE Screen Time Parental Control App

   2017 · pumpic.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Timerly▲77

   A real interval timer

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Cuely▲278

   1-min guided exercises to stay well all day with reminders

   2021 · cuely.ai · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Taskly▲167

   The incredibly simple todo app

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   1Block▲64

   Highly customizable app blocking and app timer for Android

   2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   I made a app that uses NFC as a physical switch to block distractions▲225

   Hi HN! Super proud to showcase Foqos! I wanted to create a way to physically block apps on my phone, always had a bunch of NFC tags, combined the 2 together over the holiday break and Foqos was born. You can create profiles, write them to NFC tags and track your weekly focus. Its completely open source and will always be free! There is an affiliate link in the app for nfc tags and donations are completely optional Link here: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/foqos/id6736793117

   2025 · foqos.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Focus▲221

    A Mac app to block distracting websites

    2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Freedom▲127

    Freedom to focus on what matters most.

    2015 · freedom.to · its alternatives →

12. 12
    AppBlock▲87

    Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

    2022 · appblock.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Freedom▲108

    iOS app blocking made easy

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    GentleLimit▲99

    Mindful screen time for macOS without blocking apps

    Mar 2026 · lucidbit.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    FocusLite▲116

    Website blocker for Mac & consumable purchase for motivation

    2021 · adwords.google.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    limitly app▲5

    Helping India stay under budget

    May 2026 · limitlyapp.in · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Checkly▲91

    Create, like, comment and share lists. One-tap search items

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Opaco focus▲66

    Website blocker that syncs with your phone.

    2023 · opaco.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    AppBlock - Stay Focused▲72

    Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Freedom for Teams▲96

    The best app and website blocker for all team members

    2023 · freedom.to · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ShinyTimer▲65

    Physical timer and blocking app to help you stay focused

    2022 · bitlighter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Limitless▲5

    Optimize your time online and fight addictive habits

    Jan 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23SH
    Show HN my christmas project: Focus.app, cut off your Internet so you can focus▲61

    2011 · therealfocusapp.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    CogniFocus▲19

    Focus Timer & App Blocker With A Goblin That Fights Back

    Jun 2026 · cognifocus.app · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →