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Stay Focused alternatives

Stay Focused compared with 6 alternatives: AppBlock, BlockSite, ScreenZen, Opal, StayFree and 1 more.

Stay Focused has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Stay FocusedThis toolFree plan · from $3.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
AppBlockFree plan · from $2.50/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
BlockSiteFree plan · from $3.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
ScreenZenFreeFreemacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
OpalFree plan · from $8.29/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
StayFreeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
RegainFree plan · from $9.99/moYesiOS, Android

How each one differs from Stay Focused

  1. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stay Focused also covers time tracking and focus music.

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

    AppBlock vs Stay FocusedAppBlock pricing and details

  2. 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). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • BlockSite can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer, time tracking and focus music.

    Suits: Blocking the same sites and apps on a phone and in desktop browsers

    BlockSite vs Stay FocusedBlockSite pricing and details

  3. ScreenZen

    Free app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites

    • ScreenZen is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only ScreenZen lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.

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

    ScreenZen vs Stay FocusedScreenZen pricing and details

  4. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Opal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.

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

    Opal vs Stay FocusedOpal pricing and details

  5. StayFree

    Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker

    • StayFree is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.

    Suits: People who want screen time stats across phone, desktop and browser

    StayFree vs Stay FocusedStayFree pricing and details

  6. Regain

    Study timer that blocks distracting apps until you finish

    • Regain starts at $9.99 / month or $29.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Students preparing for exams who study with a phone nearby

    Regain vs Stay FocusedRegain pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Stay Focused

  • Prices and the list of Premium features are not on the vendor's site; the dollar figures come from the US App Store, and Google Play shows $0.49 to $99.99 per item.
  • Purchases are tied to one platform and one device: an Android purchase cannot be used on iOS.
  • On iPhone and iPad, iOS caps blocking at 50 apps or websites at a time, and blocking Reels and Shorts is offered on Android only.
  • There is no Mac or Windows app; on a computer it is limited to a Chrome extension that blocks websites and keywords.
Stay Focused pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Stay Focused?

The alternatives to Stay Focused in this directory are AppBlock, BlockSite, ScreenZen, Opal, StayFree and Regain. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stay Focused.

Is there a free alternative to Stay Focused?

Yes. ScreenZen and StayFree are free to use. AppBlock, BlockSite, Opal and Regain have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Stay Focused alternatives work on Windows?

The Stay Focused listing does not include a Windows app. ScreenZen and StayFree list one.

Which Stay Focused alternatives work on macOS?

The Stay Focused listing does not include a macOS app. ScreenZen, Opal and StayFree list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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