Best Distraction Blocking Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Freedom is ranked #1 of 29 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Focus Bear and Pluckeye. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Focus Bear. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Freedom at $0.28/mo.
Distraction blocking software gives you ways to limit access to websites, apps, and other targets. Compare block targets, browser extensions, mobile apps, and devices included to see which controls and coverage are specified. Scheduled blocking and recurring schedules address timing, while locked sessions provide another feature to weigh. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Freedom, Focus Bear, and Pluckeye are among the options shown; one sec and Opal are also included. Consider which targets, devices, and scheduling controls suit the boundaries you want to set.
29 distraction blocking software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
29ranked
10free plans on this page
$0.28/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Distraction Blocking Software 25 channels on this page · 148 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromBlock targetsScheduled blockingRecurring schedulesLocked sessionsBrowser extensionsMobile apps Spec sheet Score
01 Freedom Free planYesPaid from$3.33/moBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsios and android 8/8spec lines stated 8.2
02 Focus Bear Free planYesPaid from$9.99/moBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsNoMobile appsios and android 8/8spec lines stated 7.8
03 Pluckeye Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsandroid 7/8spec lines stated 7.8
04 one sec Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsios and android 7/8spec lines stated 7.7
05 Opal Free planYesPaid from$8.29/moBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsnot statedMobile appsios and android 7/8spec lines stated 7.7
06 FocusMe Free planYesPaid from$9.95/moBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsandroid 8/8spec lines stated 7.6
07 Cold Turkey Blocker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.5
08 Phone-Free 2FA Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsios and android 7/8spec lines stated 7.4
09 ScreenZen Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsnot statedMobile appsios and android 6/8spec lines stated 7.3
10 AppBlock Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsios and android 7/8spec lines stated 7.1
11 Focus Fence Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesnot statedLocked sessionsnot statedBrowser extensionsnot statedMobile appsios 3/8spec lines stated 7.1
12 Focuser Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
13 Blackout Lighting Console Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedBlock targetsnot statedScheduled blockingnot statedRecurring schedulesnot statedLocked sessionsnot statedBrowser extensionsnot statedMobile appsnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 6.5
14 BlockSite Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsnot statedBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsios and android 6/8spec lines stated 6.2
15 Jomo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsios 7/8spec lines stated 6.2
16 FocusLock Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsNoMobile appsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.1
17 Fokasu Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.1
18 1Focus Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsNoMobile appsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.0
19 Mindova Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsitesScheduled blockingNoRecurring schedulesNoLocked sessionsNoBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.0
20 FocusDesk Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsNoBrowser extensionsnot statedMobile appsnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
21 LeechBlock NG Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsitesScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
22 Normal Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetsappsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsnot statedMobile appsios 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
23 Pausa Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetsappsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsNoBrowser extensionsnot statedMobile appsandroid 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
24 The Focusing App Free planYesPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingnot statedRecurring schedulesnot statedLocked sessionsnot statedBrowser extensionsnot statedMobile appsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
25 Focus Free planNoPaid fromnot statedBlock targetswebsites and appsScheduled blockingYesRecurring schedulesYesLocked sessionsYesBrowser extensionsYesMobile appsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 5.8
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Block targets | Scheduled blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom | 8.2 | Free plan | $0.28/mo | Yes | 3.33 /mo | websites and apps | Yes |
| 2 | Focus Bear | 7.8 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | websites and apps | Yes |
| 3 | Pluckeye | 7.8 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 4 | one sec | 7.7 | No | $1.67/mo | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 5 | Opal | 7.7 | Free plan | $8.29/mo | Yes | 8.29 /mo | websites and apps | Yes |
| 6 | FocusMe | 7.6 | No | — | Yes | 9.95 /mo | websites and apps | Yes |
| 7 | Cold Turkey Blocker | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 8 | Phone-Free 2FA | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 9 | ScreenZen | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 10 | AppBlock | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 11 | Focus Fence | 7.1 | Free plan | $1.25/mo | — | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 12 | Focuser | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 13 | Blackout Lighting Console | 6.5 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | BlockSite | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 15 | Jomo | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 16 | FocusLock | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 17 | Fokasu | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 18 | 1Focus | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 19 | Mindova | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | websites | No |
| 20 | FocusDesk | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | Yes |
| 21 | LeechBlock NG | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | websites | Yes |
| 22 | Normal | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | apps | Yes |
| 23 | Pausa | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | apps | Yes |
| 24 | The Focusing App | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | — |
| 25 | Focus | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | websites and apps | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which distraction blocking software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Freedom is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 8.2. Focus Bear is second and Pluckeye third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Freedom has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.28/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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