Tools to Block Distracting Apps and Websites

The problem, in plain words: “I’m looking for self-control tools that can block distracting apps and websites so I can stay focused.”

Freedom fits best, with 2 more that fit too.

You want self-control tools that block distracting apps and websites so you can stay focused while working remotely.

Updated September 2026.

What fits

1/2 cross-device blocker

Freedomstrong · 90

Freedom is built specifically to block distracting apps and websites (or the entire internet) and includes scheduled focus sessions plus a locked mode designed to make it harder to bypass, which directly supports automatic distraction blocking for staying focused.

Best for: Staying focused across multiple devices when distractions pull you off-task.

Same approach: Cold Turkey Blocker 86

2/2 self-control app + browser blocking

AppBlockstrong · 82

AppBlock blocks distracting apps, websites, URLs, and keywords, and it supports scheduled profiles that run automatically; it also includes stricter modes meant to reduce impulsive bypassing.

Best for: Automatically running “Work”/“Study” blocks so you don’t have to keep resisting distractions manually.

Partly fits

Block Sitepartial · 58

It blocks distracting websites to improve focus, but it’s browser-extension based rather than covering apps across your whole device.

Won’t cover: It only blocks distracting websites inside your browser rather than blocking apps system-wide.

Saner Social Mediapartial · 56

It targets social-media distractions with a browser extension, which can help you stay focused, but it’s more limited than full app/site blocking.

Won’t cover: It focuses on social-platform distractions and isn’t positioned for general blocking across all apps and sites.

TimeMachinepartial · 54

It combines focus sessions with website blocking, which can reduce browsing distractions, but it’s still browser-extension scope.

Won’t cover: It’s primarily a browser-based extension, not a device-level app blocker for every distraction source.

Undistractablepartial · 52

It uses a focus timer commitment model that blocks apps and websites during a work period, but it’s iOS-only.

Won’t cover: It’s limited to iOS, so it won’t cover distracting apps on your other devices.

Questions

What's the best tool to Block Distracting Apps and Websites?

Freedom is the strongest match — Freedom is built specifically to block distracting apps and websites (or the entire internet) and includes scheduled focus sessions plus a locked mode designed to make it harder to bypass, which directly supports automatic distraction blocking for staying focused.

Is there a tool that fully solves this?

3 products match this closely.

What won't these tools cover?

It only blocks distracting websites inside your browser rather than blocking apps system-wide. · It focuses on social-platform distractions and isn’t positioned for general blocking across all apps and sites. · It’s primarily a browser-based extension, not a device-level app blocker for every distraction source. · It’s limited to iOS, so it won’t cover distracting apps on your other devices.

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