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Alternatives to Caveday with a one-time purchase

The Caveday listing shows no one-time purchase. 30 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Caveday is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly. 23 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Caveday

  1. FLOWN

    Virtual coworking with facilitated focus sessions and body doubling

    • FLOWN starts at $19 / month, billed annually, or $25 monthly. Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • FLOWN has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • FLOWN can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FLOWN also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
    FLOWN vs CavedayFLOWN pricing and details

  2. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Freedom has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Freedom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
    Freedom pricing and details

  3. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Opal has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Opal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Caveday lists a web app.
    Opal pricing and details

  4. 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). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Cold Turkey Blocker has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    Cold Turkey Blocker 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). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • one sec has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only one sec lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
    • Only one sec lists a browser extension.
    one sec pricing and details

  6. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Endel has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Endel lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Endel pricing and details

  7. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Pomofocus has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  8. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • AppBlock has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    AppBlock pricing and details

  9. 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). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • BlockSite has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BlockSite lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only BlockSite lists a browser extension.
    BlockSite pricing and details

  10. Brick

    Physical device you tap to block distracting phone apps

    • Brick starts at $59 one-time purchase (device; the app is free). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Only Brick lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Caveday lists a web app.
    • Brick can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Brick pricing and details

  11. Focus To-Do

    Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports

    • Focus To-Do starts at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Focus To-Do has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
    Focus To-Do pricing and details

  12. 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). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Be Focused has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Be Focused lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only Caveday lists a web app.
    Be Focused pricing and details

18 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 30 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Caveday that you buy once?

Yes. FLOWN, Freedom, Opal, Cold Turkey Blocker, one sec, Endel, Pomofocus, AppBlock and 22 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Caveday once instead of subscribing?

The Caveday listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these focus apps are free?

FLOWN, Freedom, Opal, Cold Turkey Blocker, one sec, Endel, Pomofocus, AppBlock and 15 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 Caveday: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.