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Open-source alternatives to Dark Noise

Dark Noise is not described as open source on its own site. 7 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Goodtime lists an Android app.
    • Only Dark Noise lists a macOS app.
    • Goodtime is open source, according to its own site.
    Goodtime pricing and details

  3. Foqos

    Free open-source iPhone app blocker using NFC tags or QR codes

    • Foqos is free. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Foqos is open source, according to its own site.
    • Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Foqos also covers site & app blocker.
    Foqos pricing and details

  4. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    • SelfControl is free. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Dark Noise lists an iOS app.
    • SelfControl is open source, according to its own site.
    • Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    SelfControl pricing and details

  5. LeechBlock NG

    Free browser extension that blocks time-wasting sites on a schedule

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

  6. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar is free. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Dark Noise lists an iOS app.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    • Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TomatoBar 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

Is there an open-source alternative to Dark Noise?

Yes. Blanket, Goodtime, Foqos, SelfControl, LeechBlock NG, TomatoBar and Focus Timer are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Dark Noise open source?

Dark Noise is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.