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Focus Bear alternatives

Focus Bear compared with 6 alternatives: Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker, Opal, Session, AppBlock and 1 more.

Focus Bear has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 / month, billed monthly. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Focus BearThis toolFree plan · from $9.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FreedomFree plan · from $3.33/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Cold Turkey BlockerFree plan · from $45 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows, Browser extension
OpalFree plan · from $8.29/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
SessionFree plan · from $3.33/moYesmacOS, iOS
AppBlockFree plan · from $2.50/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
FocusMeFree plan · from $9.95/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Focus Bear

  1. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
    • Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focus Bear also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.

    Suits: People who want one blocking session to cover a computer and a phone together

    Freedom vs Focus BearFreedom pricing and details

  2. 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). Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focus Bear lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focus Bear also covers tasks, focus music and habit tracking.

    Suits: People who talk themselves out of softer blockers mid-session

    Cold Turkey Blocker vs Focus BearCold Turkey Blocker 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). Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Focus Bear lists a Windows app.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focus Bear also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.

    Suits: Phone users who want distracting apps blocked automatically by rule

    Opal vs Focus BearOpal pricing and details

  4. Session

    Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Focus Bear lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Session also covers time tracking.
    • Focus Bear also covers tasks, focus music and habit tracking.

    Suits: Mac and iPhone users who work in Pomodoro intervals

    Session vs Focus BearSession pricing and details

  5. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focus Bear lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focus Bear also covers tasks, focus music and habit tracking.

    Suits: Phone users who want blocks that start by time, place or Wi-Fi network

    AppBlock vs Focus BearAppBlock 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. Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly.
    • Only FocusMe lists a Linux app.
    • Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
    • FocusMe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FocusMe also covers time tracking.

    Suits: People who tend to switch off or uninstall their own blocker

    FocusMe vs Focus BearFocusMe pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Focus Bear

  • The free Essentials plan caps focus sessions at 25 minutes, blocking at 5 websites and apps, routines at 3 habits and breaks at 3 activities.
  • AI-powered blocking, focus modes, focus music, meeting detection and accountability partner features need Pro.
  • Billing is monthly; yearly billing has to be arranged by emailing support, and no yearly price is published.
  • The US App Store lists a Monthly Plan purchase at $2.99, well below the $9.99 on the pricing page, and the vendor's pages do not explain the difference.
Focus Bear pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Focus Bear?

The alternatives to Focus Bear in this directory are Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker, Opal, Session, AppBlock and FocusMe. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Focus Bear.

Is there a free alternative to Focus Bear?

Yes. Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker, Opal, Session, AppBlock and FocusMe have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Focus Bear alternatives work on Linux?

The Focus Bear listing does not include a Linux app. FocusMe lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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