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24 alternatives to Motivation

An app that makes you want to beat procrastination

Motivation is an iOS app designed to combat procrastination by sending notifications about how much time remains in the year. It aims to help users recognize that time is finite and valuable, encouraging them to… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Motivation launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Time 2▲271
Stay focused and crush procrastination
2017 · its alternatives →
2
Motivation 2.0▲2
Time is precious!
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
3
Effortless▲487
Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.
2018 · effortless.app · its alternatives →
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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 →
5
Streaks▲418
The to-do list that helps you form good habits.
2015 · streaksapp.com · its alternatives →
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Done▲355
Build habits and track your progress multiple times a day 📊✅
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Motivation▲72
Your daily source of inspiration to beat procrastination
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
8
Why Do I Procrastinate? – Web MD for Procrastination▲611
This quick quiz helps you understand why you
2018 · whydoiprocrastinate.com · its alternatives →
9
Time▲413
An AI-powered time-tracking app
2017 · its alternatives →
10
Killing Procrastination by Making Everything Fit▲301
Time is finite. Track, allocate, and plan it that way.
2016 · liquidti.me · its alternatives →
11
2 Minute Habits▲189
Productivity app helps overcome procrastination in 2 minutes
2019 · bloomylab.com · its alternatives →
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Time 2▲44
Beat procrastination and live stress free
2018 · its alternatives →
13
Year In Progress▲99
An application to help you stop procrastinating
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Timebar: Beat Procrastination▲70
Free mac menubar app for getting things done
2018 · its alternatives →
15
Productive for iOS▲300
Build good habits. Organize your life.
2015 · productiveapp.io · its alternatives →
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Get Productive▲179
Gamified productivity app that rewards screen time reduction
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Pro Days▲65
An extended diary to track your daily progress
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
Habit▲242
A simple habit tracker for iOS
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Motivation▲177
Anti-Procrastination Done Right
2014 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Timecap 2▲101
An app to track your habits and reach your goals
2021 · timecap.app · its alternatives →
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Motivated▲85
Build good habits and quit the bad ones
2023 · motivatedapp.com · its alternatives →
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Deadlines▲128
Reminders app with a progress bar
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Effortless 2.0▲110
The fastest way to stay focused and beat procrastination
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Today App: Seize the Day▲86
Break from procrastination, embrace achievement
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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