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Ashdeck vs Focus Bear
Both stand on distraction blocking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Extension
Ashdeck brings website blocking, focus timers, and task management into a browser’s new tab. Check the plan details and privacy disclosures to decide whether its features and data practices suit you.
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Focus Bear combines routine guidance, distraction blocking, and break prompts across desktop and mobile devices. The free plan has blocking and routine limits; Pro costs $9.99 a month.
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| Ashdeck | Focus Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ashdeck.com | focusbear.io |
| On distraction blocking software | #8 of 29 | #4 of 29 |
Ashdeck: what it does well
- Schedules blocking for work, study, or focus hours.
- Includes Pomodoro sessions and timers.
- Available for Chrome and Chromium-based browsers.
- Paid plans include unlimited tasks and lists with reminders.
What to know first
- App integrations are not named.
- The privacy policy says it collects account and Pomodoro usage data.
- Cookies may remember preferences such as blocked websites.
Focus Bear: what it does well
- Guides users through customizable morning and evening routines.
- Can block websites and apps across devices.
- Deep-work blocks can trigger phone Zen mode.
- Free Essentials plan and a seven-day trial.
What to know first
- Essentials limits blocking to five websites or apps.
- Free plan caps routines at three habits.
- Pro costs $9.99 a month.
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