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24 alternatives to Streakal

Block distractions. No bypass. Stay focused.

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

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    FocusLite▲116

    Website blocker for Mac & consumable purchase for motivation

    2021 · adwords.google.com · its alternatives →

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    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 →

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    Hello. I was looking for a simple and clean habit tracker. I went through a few apps but felt they were missing something. I also had some time on my hands, so decided to make my own and share it in case anyone else likes it. Some of the supported features: Streaks based, track and beat your longest streaks Fully useable offline Freezes (similar to Duolingo's streak freezes) Visual map for tracking consistency Pause the app when you need a break or will be away For anyone curious about the tech stack: - React for frontend - Dexie cloud for storage and syncing - Vercel for hosting Link:…

    2024 · rdht.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    I've been working on a side project called Streak.ly with a friend of mine for the past month or so; it's intended to help keep you motivated to do otherwise mundane daily tasks (like do 10 pushups, read for an hour, etc.) by letting you log "streaks" — consecutive days in a row of doing something. It's in private alpha/beta/gamma/whatever right now (has some rough edges to clean up), but is more or less functionally complete and pretty stable. I'm a big fan of the Seinfeld calendar, and have seen other services which do similar things but were unsatisfying to use, either from an aesthetic…

    2010 · streak.ly · its alternatives →

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    Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Follow your bad habits or addictions and help to beat them

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    FocusMe▲63

    Most powerful app and website blocker

    2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →

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    Chrome extension blocks porn and counts porn-free streak

    Apr 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    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 · its alternatives →

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    Zeno▲3

    Block distractions based on your task, not time.

    Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Stay focused on YouTube by hiding distractions..

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Streaks drive you. Grids prove you showed up.

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

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    EvoCat▲17

    I’ve always struggled with mindless scrolling, even when I had important work to do. Timers and app blockers never stuck — they felt boring and were easy to bypass. I built EvoCat as a small side project to solve my own problem. It’s a simple iOS app that blocks distracting apps and websites, but adds a fun layer of gamification: • You earn XP for staying focused • You evolve a digital cat as your self-control grows • Each evolution makes the blocking stronger (harder to quit sessions) It’s still in early beta, but this approach has helped me stay more mindful with my phone use. Would love…

    2025 · evocat.app · its alternatives →

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    Stop short-form video addiction.

    Nov 2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Streaks, Focus & Reminders

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

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    Stay focused on Youtube | Block Shorts & Distractions

    Nov 2025 · kartikhalkunde.github.io · its alternatives →

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    Hey HN, A few months ago I noticed I was spending way too much time on YouTube + Reddit (like 4–5 hours per day). I tried a bunch of blockers, but most of them just hard-block everything… and when I actually need a YT for debugging, I end up disabling the blocker and never turning it back on. So I built ZenBlock to solve my problem: it blocks distracting sites, but when you try to open one, it shows a short breathing exercise, After that you can choose to get temporary access (5–30 min). The goal is to make you aware of distraction. this is more inclined towards Tech-wise: it’s built using…

    Feb 2026 · zenblock.app · its alternatives →

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    Youtube Shorts are pure evil. It just distract me whenever I open Youtube, I'll always waste my time in it and forget why I opened it. So I made a extension for myself and it works well, Still there is no improvement in my productivity but I'm not distracted. I made it for myself and personally using it, if you like you can use it too. I made it open-source, if you like it give a star -Vick

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Remove Shorts from your device. Save your Time

    2025 · shorts-blocker.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Block distracting apps. Do exercise to unlock them.

    Aug 2026 · actionlock.online · its alternatives →

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    Build good habits. Keep your streaks alive.

    Nov 2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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

    Feb 2026 · helpfulphone.app · its alternatives →

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