Alternatives

Products that do what PAUSE, radical focus mode does

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

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   Session▲252

   Pomodoro timer w/ distraction blocking, journal & analytics

   2020

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   Focus Session by SyncTasks▲132

   A distraction-free mode for your tasks

   Oct 2025

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   MinuteBar▲128

   The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing

   2018

4. 4
   Focus Timer™️ Adjustable Hourglass▲113

   A minimalist productivity timer that enhances creative flow

   2022

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   Focus Tomato - Let's focus now▲6

   Stop distracting; stay focused

   Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com

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   AppBlock▲87

   Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

   2022

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   Self Control Block Distracting Websites▲83

   Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits

   2017

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   Mutely▲2

   Unblocking an app takes a 120-second hold

   30d ago · apps.apple.com

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   Task Focus: To do & App block▲10

   Timer to block apps and use todo list.

   2025

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    Focus Timer▲5

    Boost your Focus Quotient, stay distraction free.

    Jul 2026 · play.google.com

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    Simple Focus Timer▲5

    Help me to focus

    Nov 2025 · github.com

12. 12
    Focus Timer▲12

    Block Apps, build deep work habits & boost your productivity

    2025

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    Focuser Extension▲23

    Stay focused online: block distractions and set your goal

    2025

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    One Thing: Focus Timer▲1

    Focus on just one thing today!

    Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com

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    CogniFocus▲19

    Focus Timer & App Blocker With A Goblin That Fights Back

    Jun 2026 · cognifocus.app

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    Free Time▲18

    Think before you scroll

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com

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    Helpful Phone▲3

    Block distracting apps. Focus on your tasks. Built for ADHD

    Feb 2026 · helpfulphone.app

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    FocusNPlay▲2

    Advanced app-blocking pomodoro timer that pushes you to work

    2024

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    Focus Zone▲9

    Focus Zone – Block Distractions, Be Productive.

    2025

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    Focused▲4

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

    Feb 2026 · play.google.com

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    Oto · Focus & Refresh▲3

    Turn phone cravings into movement, not blocking

    Jun 2026

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    Focus Timer▲5

    Focus Timer — Pomodoro sessions for real productivity

    Oct 2025

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    Atten▲10

    Digital distractions are worse than ever block em with Atten

    2024

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    FocusBreak▲3

    Take an eye break every 20 minutes. Free, no signup.

    Jun 2026 · focusbreak.app

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