Instead of Focus Bear
Focus Bear alternatives
Focus Bear combines distraction blocking with routines for the start and end of the day. It blocks websites and apps across Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, with scheduled or recurring sessions and a stricter Grizzly Bear mode. Break suggestions, hyperfocus detection, meeting-aware reminders, phone Zen mode, and cloud-synced focus settings support work across devices. Its privacy approach says it avoids keystrokes and screenshots. Essentials is free but limits Pomodoro sessions to 25 minutes, five websites or apps, and three habits per routine; Pro costs $9.99 per month and adds unlimited blocking, AI blocking, focus modes, music, meeting detection, and accountability features.
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Freedom
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Cross-device blocking with Linux and Chromebook support — Freedom adds Linux, web, and Chromebook coverage, focus sounds, and website exceptions on Mac and Windows.
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Phone-Free 2FA
by Phone-Free 2FAFree plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2Free open-source browser-based two-factor authentication — Phone-Free 2FA is a TOTP authenticator with encrypted backup, not a productivity blocker or routine app.
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Opal
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1Focus scoring and app blocking with wellbeing signals — Opal adds Focus Rules, a locked timer, wellbeing scoring, rewards, and iOS Shortcuts automations.
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Pluckeye
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1Strict, delayed internet filtering with accountability — Pluckeye blocks internet media by default, delays configuration changes, and supports fine-grained URL and media-type rules.
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ScreenZen
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Free screen-time limits and physical-boundary blocking — ScreenZen adds daily limits, progress tracking, and Halo Bluetooth boundaries that block devices inside a chosen radius.
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AppBlock
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhoneProfile-based blocking with strict controls and reports — AppBlock adds location and Wi-Fi triggers, keyword blocking, browser extensions, usage reports, and approval-based Strict Mode.
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Cold Turkey Blocker
Free plan ExtensionMacWindowsDetailed desktop website, app, and game blocking — Cold Turkey adds domain, URL, keyword, channel, game, and window-title controls plus exportable statistics and a command line interface.
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BlockSite
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Focuser
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1Focus
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FocusMe
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Ashdeck
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Blackout Lighting Console
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FocalFilter
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Focus Fence
Free plan iPhoneMac7.1 Visit site - 16
Fokasu
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one sec
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FocusDesk
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FocusLock
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Jomo
Free plan iPhoneMac - 21
LeechBlock NG
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Normal
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Digital Habits: Blocker
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Pausa
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SelfControl
Free plan Mac
An alternative may fit better if you want a lower annual cost, Linux or browser coverage, a free open-source tool, local device processing, or stronger internet-wide restrictions. Focus Bear has no browser extensions, and its free plan excludes AI blocking. Compare whether you need routines and phone coordination or prefer specialized controls such as physical boundaries, delayed changes, detailed website rules, or automation. Also weigh platform support, privacy choices, locked sessions, scheduling, accountability, and whether blocking should cover selected apps, websites, or the entire internet.
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