Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Oto · Focus & Refresh

Turn phone cravings into movement, not blocking

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

1. 1
   focusedOS▲376

   Hide all distractions with one click

   2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   AppBlock - Stay Focused▲72

   Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Focus Mode▲64

   Focus mode helps you stay focused when you need to.

   2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Focus Session by SyncTasks▲132

   A distraction-free mode for your tasks

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   PAUSE, radical focus mode▲15

   The trick: block timer that you can’t bypass!

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FocusMe▲63

   Most powerful app and website blocker

   2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Brutu Timer▲105

   Stay focused or burn your money 🔥

   2019 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   ScreenBreak▲125

   Hi HN, I built ScreenBreak after realizing that most app blockers failed in practice. “Hard blocks” were too rigid — I either locked myself out entirely or tapped Ignore Limit and kept scrolling. There was no useful middle state. In reality, people still need to open apps like TikTok or Instagram for specific tasks: looking something up, replying to someone, checking updates, etc. The problem isn’t intentional use; it’s the unplanned, unconscious scrolling that follows. I wanted a system that interrupts the impulse without fully preventing access. ScreenBreak uses soft blocking plus…

   Dec 2025 · screenbreak.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Opaco focus▲66

   Website blocker that syncs with your phone.

   2023 · opaco.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    keepOFF▲66

    Enhance focus & relieve your anxiety with this timer app

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Pomo: ADHD Focus Timer▲9

    A focus timer that respects your time

    Apr 2026 · getpomo.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Tempo Focus▲5

    Pomodoro timer, task tracker, and app blocker for iPhone

    Aug 2026 · tempofocus.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Simba: App Blocker▲13

    A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused

    Jul 2026 · simbafocus.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    CogniFocus▲19

    Focus Timer & App Blocker With A Goblin That Fights Back

    Jun 2026 · cognifocus.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Task Focus: To do & App block▲10

    Timer to block apps and use todo list.

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Focused▲4

    Block your phone. Focus your mind. Reclaim your time.

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

17. 17
    Block Apps & Focus Timer: Lock My Apps▲24

    Block apps and set focus timers to help iPhone addiction.

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Focus-Inator▲29

    Focus. Relax. Repeat

    2025 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pomodoro FocusBite▲2

    Focus better. Get more done. Work in focus rest with purpose

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

20. 20
    Focus Timer - Minimalist Tool▲10

    Study & Work assistant.

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Focus Timer▲12

    Block Apps, build deep work habits & boost your productivity

    2025 · focustimer.pro · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Free Time▲18

    Think before you scroll

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    PulseFocus▲1

    Pomodoro timer that actually blocks distracting apps

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The Focus Button▲15

    Hardware device for ADHDers that blocks digital distractions

    Aug 2026 · button.focusbear.io · its alternatives →

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