Focus vs LeechBlock NG
Focus
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| Figure | Focus | LeechBlock NG |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Distraction Blocking Software | 8.0 (#11) | 7.6 (#21) |
| Privacy | The maker says blocked websites and settings stay on the Mac and Focus never sells user information. | The maker states that LeechBlock does not collect, store, or transmit personal information beyond user-entered settings, and does not collect or store webpage content it may access for keyword blocking. |
| Purpose | Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps to help people work better. | LeechBlock NG is a browser extension for blocking time-wasting websites according to user-specified sites and schedules. |
| Support | Support is available by email, and the maker also provides product documentation and automated license recovery. | The maker directs users to its documentation, examples, FAQ, GitHub Q&A discussions, GitHub issue trackers, and developer email for support. |
Plans
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LeechBlock NG
LeechBlock NG has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.