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Foqos alternatives
Foqos compared with 5 alternatives: Brick, Unpluq, Bloom, Opal and ScreenZen.
Foqos is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from Foqos
- From $59 one-time
Brick
Physical device you tap to block distracting phone apps
- Brick starts at $59 one-time purchase (device; the app is free). Foqos is free.
- Foqos has a free plan. Brick does not.
- Only Brick lists an Android app.
- Only Foqos lists a macOS app.
- Brick can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who override app-based blockers and want a physical barrier
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Unpluq
Phone app blocker with an optional NFC key fob
- Unpluq starts at $6.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store). Foqos is free.
- Only Unpluq lists an Android app.
- Only Foqos lists a macOS app.
- Foqos is open source, according to its own site.
- Unpluq also covers time tracking.
Suits: People who want a physical step between themselves and social apps
- From $39 one-time
Bloom
Metal NFC keycard you tap to lock distracting phone apps
- Bloom starts at $39 one-time purchase (card; the app has no subscription). Foqos is free.
- Foqos has a free plan. Bloom does not.
- Only Bloom lists an Android app.
- Only Foqos lists a macOS app.
- Bloom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who keep dismissing software-only screen time limits
- Free plan · from $8.29/mo
Opal
Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac
- Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Foqos is free.
- Only Opal lists an Android app.
- Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Foqos is open source, according to its own site.
- Opal also covers focus music.
Suits: Phone users who want distracting apps blocked automatically by rule
- Free
ScreenZen
Free app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites
- ScreenZen is free. Foqos is free.
- Only ScreenZen lists Android and Windows apps.
- Foqos is open source, according to its own site.
- ScreenZen also covers time tracking.
Suits: People who want a screen time blocker without paying a subscription
Limits worth knowing in Foqos
- The App Store lists it as iPhone only, needing iOS 17.6 or later. The site says it is made for iPhone and points Android users to other apps.
- Foqos for Mac is a companion, not a standalone blocker: it blocks websites synced from iPhone profiles and needs macOS 14 or later and the same iCloud account.
- NFC strategies need an iPhone with NFC and tags you buy yourself; QR codes and the manual and timer strategies need no hardware.
- The App Store listing shows optional tip purchases of $1.99, $4.99 and $9.99, although the site's FAQ says there are no in-app purchases.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Foqos?
The alternatives to Foqos in this directory are Brick, Unpluq, Bloom, Opal and ScreenZen. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Foqos.
Is there a free alternative to Foqos?
Yes. ScreenZen is free to use. Unpluq and Opal have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Foqos alternatives work on Windows?
The Foqos listing does not include a Windows app. ScreenZen lists one.
Which Foqos alternatives work on Android?
The Foqos listing does not include an Android app. Brick, Unpluq, Bloom, Opal and ScreenZen list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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