Cold Turkey Blocker
Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks
Cold Turkey Blocker report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 9, 2026
Best for a block on your computer you can't undo
Cold Turkey is the strict one. Lock a block on your computer and it stays until the condition you chose is met: a timer, a restart, or typing out a wall of random text. Pro is a one-time $45 for every computer you use, but it does nothing for your phone.
Who Cold Turkey Blocker is for
- Great if you talk yourself out of softer blockers halfway through a session
- Handy when games and desktop apps are the problem, not just websites
- A treat if you hate subscriptions, since Pro is paid once
Who Cold Turkey Blocker is not for
- Skip it if your phone is where the time goes, as there's no iPhone or Android app
- Tight if you're staying free, because locks, schedules and app blocking need Pro
- Not for you if you sometimes need to end a block early, since the locks are built to stop exactly that
Why Cold Turkey Blocker gets a 3.0
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- BValue for moneyPro is a one-time $45 and covers every computer you personally use, with no subscription. Fair for what it does. One caveat: the pricing page doesn't show the figure as text, so $45 comes from a Zapier roundup.
- BFree plan and trialBlocker Free blocks websites for a set time and shows your stats. But the locks, schedules and app blocking are all Pro, and they're the reason to pick this one. You get 7 days of Pro to try them.
- AFeaturesBlocks sites, single pages, YouTube channels, apps or the whole internet. Then it locks: by timer, restart, password or up to 5,000 characters of random text. A locked block even stops you uninstalling it.
- BEase of useMake a list, set a timer, start the block. There's no rating on record to show how people get on, so a B. Think before you lock, because a locked block won't let you change your mind.
- CPlatforms and integrationsWindows and Mac only, and one purchase covers both. Cold Turkey says Linux, ChromeOS, Android and iOS are not supported, so your phone is still fair game.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Cold Turkey's own pages on 4 October 2026, except the $45 price: its pricing page shows no figure as text, so that comes from a Zapier roundup. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Cold Turkey Blocker is a desktop app for Windows and macOS that blocks websites, applications or the whole internet on a timer or a weekly schedule. Its emphasis is on locking: a locked block cannot be changed or switched off until a condition such as a timer, a restart or typing out a string of random text is met. Settings and usage statistics are stored locally on the computer.
Cold Turkey Blocker has a free plan. Paid plans start at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). See every plan
Good for
- People who talk themselves out of softer blockers mid-session
- Buyers who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- Blocking desktop applications and games as well as websites
Worth knowing
- Windows and macOS only: the vendor states that Linux, ChromeOS, Android and iOS are not supported.
- The free version blocks websites only; application blocking, schedules, locks, breaks and allowances need Pro.
- The vendor's pricing page did not show the Pro price as readable text; the $45 figure comes from a Zapier roundup updated in August 2026.
Key features
- Website blocking with wildcards
- Block whole domains, single URLs, YouTube channels or search keywords, using wildcards for patterns. Blocking everything and listing exceptions turns it into an allow list.
- Application blocking
- Pro blocks applications or whole folders of them. On Windows it can also block Microsoft Store apps and match on window titles.
- Locks
- A block can be locked by timer, time range, delay, restart, password or a string of random text up to 5,000 characters. A locked block also prevents uninstalling the app.
- Weekly schedule
- Pro lets you drag blocks onto a schedule that repeats every week, and can lock, log off or shut down the computer at set times.
- Breaks and allowances
- Pro adds Pomodoro cycles that switch blocking on and off, time allowances for blocked items, and breaks earned after a set period of work.
- Usage statistics
- Tracks website and application use to show your main distractions. The data stays on your computer and can be exported as JSON.
Cold Turkey Blocker pricing
- Starts at
- $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro)
- Free plan
- Blocker Free: website blocking, website exceptions, timed blocks and statistics, plus a 7-day trial of all Pro features.
- Free trial
- 7-day trial of all Pro features, included in the free version
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Blocker Free | $0 | Website blocking, website exceptions, timed blocks and statistics. |
| Blocker Pro | $45one-time purchase | Adds application blocking, scheduled blocks, all locking features, breaks and allowances, and passwords. One purchase covers every computer you personally use. |
Cold Turkey Blocker’s own pricing page could not be read, so these figures come from zapier.com, checked Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Cold Turkey Blocker before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- EducationStudents can request 20% off
The pricing page says students can request 20% off through a link in the support page FAQ, which checks that the email address belongs to a school.
Stated on getcoldturkey.com - Other savingsSave 10% on the three-product bundle
Buying Blocker, Writer and Micromanager together is advertised at 10% off. Each is a one-time payment with no subscription.
Stated on getcoldturkey.com
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Common questions
Is Cold Turkey Blocker free?
Cold Turkey Blocker has a free plan. Blocker Free: website blocking, website exceptions, timed blocks and statistics, plus a 7-day trial of all Pro features. Paid plans start at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
How much does Cold Turkey Blocker cost?
Cold Turkey Blocker lists 2 plans. Blocker Free: $0. Blocker Pro: $45 one-time purchase. Prices were read from zapier.com on Oct 4, 2026.
What platforms does Cold Turkey Blocker work on?
Cold Turkey Blocker is available on macOS and Windows. It also has a browser extension.
Does Cold Turkey Blocker offer any discounts?
Cold Turkey Blocker publicly lists the following: Students can request 20% off; Save 10% on the three-product bundle.
Does Cold Turkey Blocker have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. Cold Turkey Blocker is listed for macOS and Windows.
Does Cold Turkey Blocker have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. Cold Turkey Blocker is listed for macOS and Windows.
Is Cold Turkey Blocker open source?
Cold Turkey Blocker is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 4, 2026.
Does Cold Turkey Blocker have a student discount?
Students can request 20% off. The pricing page says students can request 20% off through a link in the support page FAQ, which checks that the email address belongs to a school.
Does Cold Turkey Blocker have a free trial?
Yes. 7-day trial of all Pro features, included in the free version.
Who makes Cold Turkey Blocker?
Cold Turkey Blocker is made by Cold Turkey Software, Inc. It dates from 2010.
What are the alternatives to Cold Turkey Blocker?
The closest alternatives to Cold Turkey Blocker in our directory are Freedom, Opal, Session and Forest. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cold Turkey Blocker.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 4, 2026.