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minimalist phone alternatives

minimalist phone compared with 5 alternatives: Opal, one sec, ScreenZen, AppBlock and Clearspace.

minimalist phone is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.99 / month or $9.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
minimalist phoneThis toolFree trial · from $2.99/moTrial onlyiOS, Android
OpalFree plan · from $8.29/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
one secFree plan · from $3.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ScreenZenFreeFreemacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AppBlockFree plan · from $2.50/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
ClearspaceFree plan · from $6.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from minimalist phone

  1. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). minimalist phone starts at $2.99 / month or $9.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Opal has a free plan. minimalist phone does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Opal lists a macOS app.
    • Opal also covers focus music.

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

    Opal vs minimalist phoneOpal pricing and details

  2. 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). minimalist phone starts at $2.99 / month or $9.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • one sec has a free plan. minimalist phone does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only one sec lists a macOS app.
    • Only one sec lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who want a pause before social apps rather than a hard block

    one sec vs minimalist phoneone sec pricing and details

  3. ScreenZen

    Free app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites

    • ScreenZen is free. minimalist phone starts at $2.99 / month or $9.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • ScreenZen has a free plan. minimalist phone does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ScreenZen lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • minimalist phone can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ScreenZen also covers time tracking.

    Suits: People who want a screen time blocker without paying a subscription

    ScreenZen vs minimalist phoneScreenZen pricing and details

  4. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). minimalist phone starts at $2.99 / month or $9.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • AppBlock has a free plan. minimalist phone does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    • AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.

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

    AppBlock vs minimalist phoneAppBlock pricing and details

  5. Clearspace

    Screen time app that adds a pause and a time limit to distracting apps

    • Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store). minimalist phone starts at $2.99 / month or $9.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Clearspace has a free plan. minimalist phone does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Clearspace lists a browser extension.
    • minimalist phone can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Clearspace also covers time tracking.

    Suits: People who want friction before social apps rather than a hard block

    Clearspace vs minimalist phoneClearspace pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in minimalist phone

  • There is no free plan: after the 7-day trial you choose a monthly, yearly or lifetime purchase.
  • No prices are published on the vendor's site. The US App Store lists several amounts for each plan, and Google Play shows a range of $0.29 to $59.99 per item.
  • The iPhone app requires iOS 17 or later and is not offered for iPad; there is no desktop or browser version.
  • Hiding apps and notifications, monochrome mode and short-video blocking are listed for Android but not on the iPhone page.
minimalist phone pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to minimalist phone?

The alternatives to minimalist phone in this directory are Opal, one sec, ScreenZen, AppBlock and Clearspace. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with minimalist phone.

Is there a free alternative to minimalist phone?

Yes. ScreenZen is free to use. Opal, one sec, AppBlock and Clearspace have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which minimalist phone alternatives work on Windows?

The minimalist phone listing does not include a Windows app. ScreenZen lists one.

Which minimalist phone alternatives work on macOS?

The minimalist phone listing does not include a macOS app. Opal, one sec and ScreenZen list 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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