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Clearspace alternatives

Clearspace compared with 7 alternatives: one sec, Opal, ScreenZen, Jomo, BePresent and 2 more.

Clearspace has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store). 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

Tool	Price	Free plan	Runs on
ClearspaceThis tool	Free plan · from $6.99/mo	Yes	iOS, Android, Browser extension
one sec	Free plan · from $3.99/mo	Yes	macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Opal	Free plan · from $8.29/mo	Yes	macOS, iOS, Android
ScreenZen	Free	Free	macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Jomo	Free plan · from $2.49/mo	Yes	macOS, iOS
BePresent	Free plan · from $3.99/mo	Yes	iOS, Android
minimalist phone	Free trial · from $2.99/mo	Trial only	iOS, Android
Unpluq	Free plan · from $6.99/mo	Yes	iOS, Android

How each one differs from Clearspace

one sec
Screen time app that adds a pause before distracting apps open
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
- one sec starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US web store price). Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
- Only one sec lists a macOS app.
- one sec can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Clearspace also covers time tracking.
Suits: People who want a pause before social apps rather than a hard block
one sec vs Clearspace one sec pricing and details
Opal
Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac
Free plan · from $8.29/mo
- Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
- Only Opal lists a macOS app.
- Only Clearspace lists a browser extension.
- Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Opal also covers focus music.
Suits: Phone users who want distracting apps blocked automatically by rule
Opal vs Clearspace Opal pricing and details
ScreenZen
Free app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites
Free
- ScreenZen is free. Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
- Only ScreenZen lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Clearspace lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who want a screen time blocker without paying a subscription
ScreenZen vs Clearspace ScreenZen pricing and details
Jomo
Screen time blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with flexible rules
Free plan · from $2.49/mo
- Jomo starts at $2.49 / month billed annually ($29.99), or $5.99 monthly. Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
- Only Jomo lists a macOS app.
- Only Clearspace lists an Android app.
- Only Clearspace lists a browser extension.
- Jomo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: iPhone and Mac users who want the same blocking rules on both
Jomo vs Clearspace Jomo pricing and details
BePresent
Gamified screen time app with app blocking, streaks and rewards
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
- BePresent starts at $3.99 / month or $24.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
- Only Clearspace lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who respond to streaks, points and leaderboards more than to hard limits
BePresent vs Clearspace BePresent pricing and details
minimalist phone
Text-only home screen and app blocker for Android and iPhone
Free trial · from $2.99/mo
- minimalist phone starts at $2.99 / month or $9.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
- Clearspace has a free plan. minimalist phone does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Clearspace lists a browser extension.
- minimalist phone can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Clearspace also covers time tracking.
Suits: People who open social apps out of habit and want friction first
minimalist phone vs Clearspace minimalist phone pricing and details
Unpluq
Phone app blocker with an optional NFC key fob
Free plan · from $6.99/mo
- Unpluq starts at $6.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store). Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
- Only Clearspace lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who want a physical step between themselves and social apps
Unpluq vs Clearspace Unpluq pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Clearspace

Clearspace publishes no pricing page; the only prices found are in-app purchases on the app stores.
The US App Store lists three purchases named Clearspace Premium at $44.99, $49.99 and $59.99 without saying how they differ.
The iOS app is for iPhone only and there is no Mac or Windows app; on a computer Clearspace runs as a Chrome extension.
The Google Play listing leaves out the schedules and accountability partners that the iPhone listing describes.

Clearspace pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Clearspace?

The alternatives to Clearspace in this directory are one sec, Opal, ScreenZen, Jomo, BePresent, minimalist phone and Unpluq. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Clearspace.

Is there a free alternative to Clearspace?

Yes. ScreenZen is free to use. one sec, Opal, Jomo, BePresent and Unpluq have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Clearspace alternatives work on Windows?

The Clearspace listing does not include a Windows app. ScreenZen lists one.

Which Clearspace alternatives work on macOS?

The Clearspace listing does not include a macOS app. one sec, Opal, ScreenZen and Jomo 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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