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AppBlock vs Cold Turkey Blocker

Both stand on focus tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AppBlock

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone

AppBlock combines scheduled blocking, usage tracking, and options intended to make blocks harder to bypass. Check the platform-specific Free limits against the schedules and blocks you need.

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Cold Turkey Blocker offers configurable website restrictions on Windows and macOS, with application blocking on Windows. Check platform support and administrator access requirements before choosing it.

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The facts

	AppBlock	Cold Turkey Blocker
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone	Extension, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	appblock.app	getcoldturkey.com
On focus tools	#1 of 19	#2 of 19

AppBlock: what it does well

Schedules can run by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi.
Strict Mode includes Cooldown and approval options.
Reports show screen-time habits over time.
Extensions support Chrome, Edge, and Brave.

What to know first

iOS Free allows up to 2 schedules.
Android Free allows up to 3 schedules.
Android Free limits blocked apps to 5 per schedule.

Cold Turkey Blocker: what it does well

Blocks can repeat weekly and be locked.
Statistics can be exported as JSON.
Settings and statistics are stored locally.
A full refund is available within 30 days of purchase.

What to know first

Linux, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS are unsupported.
Installation requires administrator rights.
Support is by email only.
Responses may take one to two business days.

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