Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to SnapLock

Snap a barcode,Lock distracting apps

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
   AppBlock▲87

   Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

   2022 · appblock.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   1Blocker for Mac 3.0▲123

   Block unwanted content in Safari

   2019 · 1blocker.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   App Lock by Lilucat▲151

   Hide apps and lock videos & photos

   2024 · lilucat.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   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 →

5. 5
   1Blocker X▲113

   A fast and secure content blocker for iOS

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Latch▲80

   The app blocker you unlock by walking to your key

   5d ago · latch.luklalogic.ai · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Freedom▲108

   iOS app blocking made easy

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Super App Lock▲162

   Lock & hide apps, protect privacy, screen time control

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   AppBlock - Stay Focused▲72

   Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    1Block▲64

    Highly customizable app blocking and app timer for Android

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Password Locker▲70

    Block distractions with an agonizing, password retrieval

    2023 · password-locker.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Finderlock▲80

    Lock Mac files in Finder with Touch ID & AES-256

    May 2026 · finderlock.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Key Snap▲97

    One key. One snap. Done.

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    AppLocker▲115

    Password protect individual apps on your Mac

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Block Apps & Focus Timer: Lock My Apps▲24

    Block apps and set focus timers to help iPhone addiction.

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    18yo first iOS app: blocks distracting apps and unlocks with QR/barcode▲30

    I built Recode because I realized I was spending 8-10 hours a day on my phone pretty consistently. I tried other screen time apps but I found them too easy to bypass and end my blocks whenever I wanted to use an app. My solution was to build an app blocker app that makes users have to scan a physical QR/barcode to take a break from their app blocks. This helped me be able to get my screen time down to just a few hours everyday since I didn't want to physically get up and go across the house to get my barcode. Anyways, since it worked for me I felt like sharing it. App store link:…

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Unlock▲77

    Incredibly reliable smart lock

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    BarBlock▲2

    Block distracting apps with a barcode

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

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    1Blocker▲17

    Block ads, tracking scripts, anything.

    2015 · 1blocker.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    BlockBlock▲84

    Block persistently installed apps and services.

    2016 · objective-see.org · its alternatives →

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    Lockdown Apps▲80

    Free and open source firewall for iPhone

    2019 · lockdownprivacy.com · its alternatives →

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    Simba: App Blocker▲13

    A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused

    Jul 2026 · simbafocus.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Self Control Block Distracting Websites▲83

    Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits

    2017 · selfcontrol.apki.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    about:blank▲69

    Blocks websites on safari for iOS and macOS.

    2019 · dudzik.co · its alternatives →

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