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AppBlock alternatives

AppBlock compared with 9 alternatives: Freedom, Opal, BlockSite, Stay Focused, one sec and 4 more.

AppBlock has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AppBlockThis toolFree plan · from $2.50/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
FreedomFree plan · from $3.33/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
OpalFree plan · from $8.29/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
BlockSiteFree plan · from $3.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
Stay FocusedFree plan · from $3.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
one secFree plan · from $3.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Focus BearFree plan · from $9.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
minimalist phoneFree trial · from $2.99/moTrial onlyiOS, Android
RegainFree plan · from $9.99/moYesiOS, Android
StayFreeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from AppBlock

  1. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Freedom lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Freedom also covers focus music.
    • AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who want one blocking session to cover a computer and a phone together

    Freedom vs AppBlockFreedom pricing and details

  2. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Opal lists a macOS app.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    • Opal also covers focus music.
    • AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: Phone users who want distracting apps blocked automatically by rule

    Opal vs AppBlockOpal pricing and details

  3. BlockSite

    Website and app blocker for browsers and phones

    • BlockSite starts at $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: Blocking the same sites and apps on a phone and in desktop browsers

    BlockSite vs AppBlockBlockSite pricing and details

  4. 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). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stay Focused also covers time tracking and focus music.

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

    Stay Focused vs AppBlockStay Focused pricing and details

  5. one sec

    Screen time app that adds a pause before distracting apps open

    • one sec starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US web store price). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only one sec lists a macOS app.
    • AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who want a pause before social apps rather than a hard block

    one sec vs AppBlockone sec pricing and details

  6. Focus Bear

    Distraction blocker and guided routines built for ADHD brains

    • Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly. AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Focus Bear lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focus Bear also covers tasks, focus music and habit tracking.

    Suits: People with ADHD or autism who want guided routines, not only a blocker

    Focus Bear vs AppBlockFocus Bear pricing and details

  7. minimalist phone

    Text-only home screen and app blocker for Android and iPhone

    • minimalist phone starts at $2.99 / month or $9.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • AppBlock has a free plan. minimalist phone does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    • AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who open social apps out of habit and want friction first

    minimalist phone vs AppBlockminimalist phone pricing and details

  8. Regain

    Study timer that blocks distracting apps until you finish

    • Regain starts at $9.99 / month or $29.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Regain also covers time tracking and focus music.

    Suits: Students preparing for exams who study with a phone nearby

    Regain vs AppBlockRegain pricing and details

  9. StayFree

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

    • StayFree is free. AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • StayFree also covers time tracking.
    • AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.

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

    StayFree vs AppBlockStayFree pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in AppBlock

  • Free limits differ by platform: iOS allows 2 schedules and 12 hours of Strict Mode, Android 3 schedules and 24 hours.
  • Allowlist mode, adult content blocking, backup and the Quick Block timer need Premium on both iOS and Android.
  • On a computer AppBlock runs only as an extension for Chrome, Edge and Brave; no Mac or Windows app is listed.
  • The student discount and business licences are arranged through forms, and neither page states a price.
AppBlock pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to AppBlock?

The alternatives to AppBlock in this directory are Freedom, Opal, BlockSite, Stay Focused, one sec, Focus Bear, minimalist phone, Regain and StayFree. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AppBlock.

Is there a free alternative to AppBlock?

Yes. StayFree is free to use. Freedom, Opal, BlockSite, Stay Focused, one sec, Focus Bear and Regain have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which AppBlock alternatives work on Windows?

The AppBlock listing does not include a Windows app. Freedom, Focus Bear and StayFree list one.

Which AppBlock alternatives work on macOS?

The AppBlock listing does not include a macOS app. Freedom, Opal, one sec, Focus Bear and StayFree list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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