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Alternatives to ScreenZen with a one-time purchase

The ScreenZen listing shows no one-time purchase. 30 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

ScreenZen is free to use. 23 of them are free or have a free plan.

30 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to ScreenZen

  1. 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). ScreenZen is free.
    • Only one sec lists a browser extension.
    • Only ScreenZen lists a Windows app.
    • one sec can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    one sec vs ScreenZenone sec pricing and details

  2. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). ScreenZen is free.
    • Only ScreenZen lists a Windows app.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Opal also covers focus music.
    Opal vs ScreenZenOpal pricing and details

  3. Jomo

    Screen time blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with flexible rules

    • Jomo starts at $2.49 / month billed annually ($29.99), or $5.99 monthly. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only ScreenZen lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Jomo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Jomo vs ScreenZenJomo pricing and details

  4. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). ScreenZen is free.
    • Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
    • Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Freedom also covers focus music.
    Freedom vs ScreenZenFreedom pricing and details

  5. Brick

    Physical device you tap to block distracting phone apps

    • Brick starts at $59 one-time purchase (device; the app is free). ScreenZen is free.
    • ScreenZen has a free plan. Brick does not.
    • Only ScreenZen lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Brick can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Brick vs ScreenZenBrick pricing and details

  6. minimalist phone

    Text-only home screen and app blocker for Android and iPhone

    • minimalist phone starts at $2.99 / month or $9.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). ScreenZen is free.
    • 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.
    minimalist phone vs ScreenZenminimalist phone pricing and details

  7. 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. ScreenZen is free.
    • ScreenZen has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
    • Focus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Focus pricing and details

  8. FocusMe

    Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only FocusMe lists a Linux app.
    • Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
    • FocusMe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  9. Focused Work

    Focus timer with custom sessions for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Focused Work starts at $4.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). ScreenZen is free.
    • Only ScreenZen lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Focused Work can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focused Work also covers Pomodoro timer.
    Focused Work pricing and details

  10. 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. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only Otto lists a web app.
    • Only Otto lists a browser extension.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    Otto pricing and details

  11. 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). ScreenZen is free.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cold Turkey Blocker pricing and details

  12. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a Linux app.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS and Android apps.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

18 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to ScreenZen that you buy once?

Yes. one sec, Opal, Jomo, Freedom, Brick, minimalist phone, Focus, FocusMe and 22 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy ScreenZen once instead of subscribing?

The ScreenZen listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these focus apps are free?

one sec, Opal, Jomo, Freedom, FocusMe, Focused Work, Otto, Cold Turkey Blocker and 15 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 4, 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 ScreenZen: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.