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Dark Noise alternatives with a Linux app

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

Dark Noise has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). 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 Dark Noise

  1. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Dark Noise lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
    Blanket vs Dark NoiseBlanket 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. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
    • FocusMe also covers tasks, site & app blocker, Pomodoro timer 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. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Dark Noise lists an iOS app.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  4. StayFree

    Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker

    • StayFree is free. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only StayFree lists a browser extension.
    • Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    StayFree pricing and details

  5. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomello lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Dark Noise lists an iOS app.
    • Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Pomello pricing and details

  6. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only RoundPie lists a web app.
    • Only RoundPie lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only RoundPie lists a browser extension.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  7. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Dark Noise lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

Common questions

Which Dark Noise alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Dark Noise have a Linux app?

The Dark Noise listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

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 Dark Noise: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.