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Alternatives to Clearspace with a one-time purchase

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

Clearspace has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store). 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 Clearspace

  1. 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). 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.
    one sec vs Clearspaceone sec 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). 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 vs ClearspaceOpal pricing and details

  3. Jomo

    Screen time blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with flexible rules

    • 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 vs ClearspaceJomo pricing and details

  4. 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). 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.
    minimalist phone vs Clearspaceminimalist phone pricing and details

  5. 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. Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Clearspace has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Focus lists a macOS app.
    • Only Clearspace lists iOS and Android apps.
    Focus pricing and details

  6. FocusMe

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

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • FocusMe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FocusMe also covers tasks and Pomodoro timer.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  7. 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). Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Focused Work lists a macOS app.
    • Only Clearspace lists an Android app.
    • Only Clearspace lists a browser extension.
    Focused Work pricing and details

  8. Otto

    Pomodoro timer and website blocker extension for Chrome

    • Otto starts at $29 for a one-year license, or $66 once for a lifetime license. Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Otto lists a web app.
    • Only Clearspace lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Otto can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Otto pricing and details

  9. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Freedom lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Freedom also covers focus music.
    Freedom pricing and details

  10. 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). Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Clearspace lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cold Turkey Blocker pricing and details

  11. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Clearspace lists iOS and Android apps.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  12. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store).
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.
    • Clearspace also covers time tracking.
    AppBlock 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 Clearspace that you buy once?

Yes. one sec, Opal, Jomo, minimalist phone, Focus, FocusMe, Focused Work, Otto and 22 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Clearspace once instead of subscribing?

The Clearspace 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?

one sec, Opal, Jomo, FocusMe, Focused Work, Otto, Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker 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 Clearspace: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.