Best Distraction Blocking Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Freedom is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ScreenZen and Pluckeye. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ScreenZen. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Freedom at $0.28/mo.
Keeping attention on a task can mean limiting access to particular apps, websites, or other targets. Compared on block targets, browser extensions, devices included, free plan, locked sessions, mobile apps, paid-from pricing, recurring schedules, and scheduled blocking, these tools offer features to weigh against how you want to manage interruptions. Freedom, Opal, and Phone-Free 2FA are among the entries, along with Pluckeye and Focus Bear. Compare the targets each option can block with its available devices and platforms, then consider whether scheduled or recurring limits and locked sessions fit the kind of boundaries you want to set.
28 distraction blocking software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Freedom iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$0.28/mo Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 2 ScreenZen iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 3 Pluckeye Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 4 one sec iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$1.67/mo Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 5 AppBlock iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 6 Opal iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$8.29/mo Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 7 FocusMe iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 8 Focus Bear iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$9.99/mo Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 9 Focuser No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 10 Jomo iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 11 Normal iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6 Block targets: appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 12 SelfLock Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 13 Focus Fence iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$1.25/mo Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: Yes
- 14 LeechBlock NG Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Block targets: websitesScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 15 BlockSite iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 16 Cold Turkey Blocker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 17 Blackout Lighting Console iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 18 FocusLock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 19 1Focus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 20 Pausa Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Block targets: appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 21 Fokasu No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 22 Focus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: YesRecurring schedules: Yes
- 23 SelfControl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Block targets: websites
- 24 The Focusing App No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Block targets: websites and apps
- 25 Ashdeck No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Block targets: websites and appsScheduled blocking: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which distraction blocking software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Freedom is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 9.7. ScreenZen is second and Pluckeye third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.