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Alternatives to LeechBlock NG with a one-time purchase

The LeechBlock NG listing shows no one-time purchase. 35 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

LeechBlock NG is free to use. 28 of them are free or have a free plan.

35 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to LeechBlock NG

  1. BlockSite

    Website and app blocker for browsers and phones

    • BlockSite starts at $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only BlockSite lists iOS and Android apps.
    • BlockSite can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
  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). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
  3. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Freedom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
  4. 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. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Otto lists a web app.
    • Otto can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
  5. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Opal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  6. 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). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only one sec lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
    • one sec can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
  7. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
  8. Brick

    Physical device you tap to block distracting phone apps

    • Brick starts at $59 one-time purchase (device; the app is free). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • LeechBlock NG has a free plan. Brick does not.
    • Only Brick lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
  9. Be Focused

    Pomodoro timer with tasks for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Be Focused lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Be Focused can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  10. Focus Friend

    Gamified focus timer with a bean character and a house to decorate

    • Focus Friend starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Focus Friend lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Focus Friend can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  11. Flow

    Minimal Pomodoro timer for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    • Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Flow lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  12. 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. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • LeechBlock NG has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Focus lists a macOS app.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.

Common questions

Is there an alternative to LeechBlock NG that you buy once?

Yes. BlockSite, Cold Turkey Blocker, Freedom, Otto, Opal, one sec, AppBlock, Brick and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy LeechBlock NG once instead of subscribing?

The LeechBlock NG 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?

BlockSite, Cold Turkey Blocker, Freedom, Otto, Opal, one sec, AppBlock, Be Focused and 20 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 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 LeechBlock NG: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.