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AppBlock alternatives with a Mac app

The AppBlock listing does not include a Mac app. 32 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory list a Mac app.

AppBlock has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). 27 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to 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.
    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.
    Opal vs AppBlockOpal pricing and details

  3. 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.
    one sec vs AppBlockone sec pricing and details

  4. 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 vs AppBlockFocus Bear pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. Cold Turkey Blocker

    Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks

    • Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    Cold Turkey Blocker pricing and details

  7. Be Focused

    Pomodoro timer with tasks for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Be Focused lists a macOS app.
    • Only AppBlock lists an Android app.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    Be Focused pricing and details

  8. Flow

    Minimal Pomodoro timer for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    • Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Flow lists a macOS app.
    • Only AppBlock lists an Android app.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    Flow pricing and details

  9. Focus

    Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps on a schedule

    • Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29. AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • AppBlock has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Focus lists a macOS app.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    Focus pricing and details

  10. 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

  11. Focused Work

    Focus timer with custom sessions for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Focused Work starts at $4.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Focused Work lists a macOS app.
    • Only AppBlock lists an Android app.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    Focused Work pricing and details

  12. Session

    Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99).
    • Only Session lists a macOS app.
    • Only AppBlock lists an Android app.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    Session pricing and details

20 more that list a Mac app

All 32 in one table

Common questions

Which AppBlock alternatives have a Mac app?

Freedom, Opal, one sec, Focus Bear, StayFree, Cold Turkey Blocker, Be Focused, Flow and 24 more list a Mac app.

Does AppBlock have a Mac app?

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

Which of these focus apps are free?

Freedom, Opal, one sec, Focus Bear, StayFree, Cold Turkey Blocker, Be Focused, Flow and 19 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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.