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BlockSite vs Focuser

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.

BlockSite

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

BlockSite combines site and app blocking with schedules, focus controls, and cross-device syncing. Review its privacy disclosures and the available plan details to decide whether its controls and data practices suit you.

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Focuser

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1

Focuser offers scheduled and locked blocking across desktop systems, with local storage for lists and statistics. It may fit people who want those controls without mobile apps or cloud sync.

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The facts

	BlockSite	Focuser
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone, Web	Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Lifetime Access: $39.99, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	blocksite.co	github.com
On distraction blocking software	#1 of 29	#5 of 29

BlockSite: what it does well

Blocks unlimited websites and apps
Supports scheduled and recurring blocking
Syncs blocked targets across devices and platforms
Offers password protection and uninstall prevention
Includes Focus Mode and browsing insights

What to know first

Collects browsing activity
Apps collect installed and used application information
Some opt-outs may make services unavailable
Internet-transmitted information cannot be guaranteed secure

Focuser: what it does well

Blocks websites and applications.
Pomodoro sessions switch blocks between work and breaks.
Lists can be locked for a chosen duration.
Stores lists and statistics in a local SQLite file.
Free and open-source under the MIT License.

What to know first

Some pattern rules require the browser extension.
No cloud sync is listed.
No mobile apps are listed.

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