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AppBlock alternatives with a Linux app

The AppBlock listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory list a Linux app.

AppBlock has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from AppBlock

  1. 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.
    StayFree vs AppBlockStayFree pricing and details

  2. FocusMe

    Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • FocusMe also covers tasks and time tracking.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  3. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  4. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only RoundPie lists a web app.
    • Only RoundPie lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  5. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Pomello lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    Pomello pricing and details

  6. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Which AppBlock alternatives have a Linux app?

StayFree, FocusMe, Pomofocus, RoundPie, Pomello, Focus Timer and Blanket list a Linux app.

Does AppBlock have a Linux app?

The AppBlock listing does not include a Linux app. It lists iOS, Android and Browser extension.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to AppBlock: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.