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ActionDash alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ActionDash alternative for most people is ScreenZen (3.6 GPA), first in our ranking of focus apps. It's also the best free one.

ActionDash compared with 5 alternatives: StayFree, Stay Focused, AppBlock, ScreenZen and Digitox.

ActionDash's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ActionDashThis toolFreeFreeAndroid
StayFreeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Stay FocusedFree plan · from $3.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
AppBlockFree plan · from $2.50/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
ScreenZenFreeFreemacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
DigitoxFree plan · from $4.49YesAndroid

Price against what you get

ActionDash has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

StayFree, Stay Focused, AppBlock and ScreenZen score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessActionDashStayFreeStay FocusedAppBlockScreenZen

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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How each one differs from ActionDash

  1. StayFree

    Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker

    • StayFree is free.
    • StayFree also lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps and a browser extension.
    • StayFree also covers time tracking.
    • StayFree does not cover habit tracking and reports, which ActionDash does.

    Suits: People who want screen time stats across phone, desktop and browser

    StayFree vs ActionDashStayFree pricing and details

  2. Stay Focused

    App and website blocker with schedules, limits and Strict Mode

    • Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Stay Focused also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer, time tracking and focus music.
    • Stay Focused does not cover habit tracking and reports, which ActionDash does.

    Suits: People who want blocks they cannot switch off on impulse

    Stay Focused vs ActionDashStay Focused pricing and details

  3. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • AppBlock also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.
    • AppBlock does not cover habit tracking and reports, which ActionDash does.

    Suits: Phone users who want blocks that start by time, place or Wi-Fi network

    AppBlock vs ActionDashAppBlock pricing and details

  4. ScreenZen

    Free app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites

    • ScreenZen is free.
    • ScreenZen also lists iOS, macOS and Windows apps.
    • ScreenZen also covers time tracking.
    • ScreenZen does not cover habit tracking and reports, which ActionDash does.

    Suits: People who want a screen time blocker without paying a subscription

    ScreenZen vs ActionDashScreenZen pricing and details

  5. Digitox

    Android app that limits apps and short-video content

    • Digitox starts at $4.49 per item (in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
    • Digitox does not cover reports, which ActionDash does.

    Suits: Android users who want to limit a kind of content rather than a whole app

    Digitox vs ActionDashDigitox pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ActionDash

  • Android only; the vendor lists no iPhone or desktop version.
  • No pricing page exists, and the Play listing does not show a price for the in-app items, so the cost of any paid tier is unconfirmed.
  • Website blocking relies on Android's Accessibility Service, as the Play listing explains.
  • The email manager sends Gmail data to the vendor's servers, which the site says are encrypted.
ActionDash pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ActionDash?

The alternatives to ActionDash in this directory are StayFree, Stay Focused, AppBlock, ScreenZen and Digitox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ActionDash.

Is there a free alternative to ActionDash?

Yes. StayFree and ScreenZen are free to use. Stay Focused, AppBlock and Digitox have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which ActionDash alternatives work on Windows?

The ActionDash listing does not include a Windows app. StayFree and ScreenZen list one.

Which ActionDash alternatives work on macOS?

The ActionDash listing does not include a macOS app. StayFree and ScreenZen list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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