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24 alternatives to TimeBack

Win back your screen time

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
   Shutout▲406

   Lock yourself out of Screen Time & stop doomscrolling.

   2024 · shutout.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Mom Clock▲742

   Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…

   Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   RescueTime for Mobile▲142

   Automatically track screen time and build better habits

   2018 · rescuetime.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Time 2▲271

   Stay focused and crush procrastination

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Timebound▲203

   Deadlines done better

   2018 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TimeBack: Screen Time▲2

   Replace mindless scrolling with 30-second healthy habits

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

7. 7
   Inscreen (v2)▲60

   Get back 2 hours from your phone daily

   2025 · inscreen.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   TimesApp▲68

   Take control of your phone usage

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   TimeTune▲237

   Time-blocking routines, zero schedule chaos

   2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    OffScreen▲234

    Less phone, more focus.

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Fitlock▲236

    Earn screen time by completing daily health/fitness goals

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    keepOFF▲66

    Enhance focus & relieve your anxiety with this timer app

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Timecap▲108

    Limit the time you spend unproductively

    2020 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Timing Sync▲32

    What apps do I waste time on? Like Screen Time, but for Mac.

    2018 · timingapp.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Screentime▲85

    An extension to track and manage your time on websites

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    FacePause▲75

    Pause any app when you look away

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    AppBlocker▲73

    Increase productivity and reduce screen time

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    ScreenBreak▲8

    Stop doom-scrolling. Free Android screen-time control.

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

19. 19
    AppBlock▲87

    Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

    2022 · appblock.app · its alternatives →

20. 20
    OffScreen 2.0▲92

    Less screen time, more focus.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Habit Doom▲32

    Habit Doom helps you stop doomscrolling by turning screen time into a reward for real habits. Choose the apps that waste your time, set daily habits like exercise or reading, and earn minutes by checking them off. The app auto-locks selected apps at midnight and unlocks them with

    Apr 2026 · habitdoom.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    TouchTime▲71

    Time tracking + productivity analytics

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Quit: Screen Time Blocker▲1

    Gradually reduce screen time without deleting your fav apps

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

24. 24
    Free Time▲18

    Think before you scroll

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

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