Alternatives

Products that do what Scroll Brake — App Blocker does

Break doomscrolling with a math puzzle, not a snooze button

1. 1
   SpeedBump▲196

   The intentionally annoying app to break doomscrolling

   2025

2. 2
   ScrollToll▲77

   Counts every Reel you watch, then locks the app.

   Aug 2026 · play.google.com

3. 3
   AppBlock▲87

   Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

   2022

4. 4
   Amine▲151

   Prevents from switching 100s of Tabs and Controls Hardware

   2024

5. 5
   FlowBuddy▲179

   Block Distractions & Study Flashcards to Unlock Apps

   2024

6. 6
   ScreenBreak▲125

   Stop mindless scrolling and earn app access through effort

   Dec 2025

7. 7
   HyperSleep▲237

   Block social media until you've actually slept

   Jun 2026

8. 8
   Tilt-Tok▲99

   Scroll by simply tilting your phone forward or backward.

   2025

9. 9
   4rem▲96

   Your fix for stopping screen time at bedtime

   2024

10. 10
    Touch Bar Timer▲186

    A little stopwatch for your Mac's touch bar

    2018

11. 11
    1Blocker for Mac 3.0▲123

    Block unwanted content in Safari

    2019

12. 12
    1Blocker X▲113

    A fast and secure content blocker for iOS

    2018

13. 13
    The Productive Phone Wallpaper Pack▲79

    Phone wallpapers to help you consciously stop doom scrolling

    2022

14. 14
    AppBlocker▲73

    Increase productivity and reduce screen time

    2022

15. 15
    Snap Scroll▲84

    Instant, precise scrolling via point & click

    2018

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    Focuser – 20-second pause that blocks doom-scrolling▲5

    I built Focuser because I kept doom-scrolling when I was supposed to work What it does You pick any time-sink site Next visit, Focuser asks, “Do you really need this site?” If you tap Yes, you must 1⃣ Write why you need it 2⃣ Choose exactly how long you need access This 20 second friction is based on Shawn Achor’s habit-formation research Why it’s different Runs 100% client-side—no analytics, no external calls Uses Manifest V3 already (future-proof for June 2025 Chrome deprecation) Works offline Settings live in localStorage Ask Does the 20-second rule feel too long or too short? Any…

    2025 · focuser.app

17. 17
    Pausee▲2

    A small pause before you doomscroll

    3d ago · play.google.com

18. 18
    Reflex Blocker▲89

    Stop your fingers from taking you to the wrong website

    2020

19. 19
    GentleLimit▲99

    Mindful screen time for macOS without blocking apps

    Mar 2026

20. 20
    TimerApp▲117

    A simple stopwatch app for macOS ⏱️

    2019

21. 21
    Hatano▲15

    The app blocker you can't outsmart, only outwalk

    11d ago · apps.apple.com

22. 22
    Focus Ticker▲35

    Treat your focus sessions as startup.

    Feb 2026

23. 23
    ScrollMark▲111

    Never lose your place on the web again

    2025

24. 24
    AntiRot▲1

    Block apps behind real friction, not just timers

    6d ago · play.google.com

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