Indie alternatives to Opal

FocusPass: App Blocker

James Gray

Added 5 days ago

Your distracting apps need a Pass. FocusPass blocks the apps you choose and lets you deliberately request short periods of access when you actually need them. When the Pass ends, the app locks again on its own. PROTECT. CHOOSE. RETURN. BLOCK THE DISTRACTIONS Pick apps, whole categories or websites with Apple's own Screen Time picker. Opening one shows a native shield: PROTECTED. You chose to…

Warden: App Blocker & Focus

Jay Bhattarai

Added 8 days ago

Warden helps you spend less time in the apps that take over your day. It shows which app takes the most of your time, sets a limit in one tap, and can hand the early unlock to someone you trust. APPLE WATCH & SIRI Start a digital detox from your Apple Watch, follow the countdown and keep your streak on your watch face. Use Siri or create your own phrase in Shortcuts. Your iPhone enforces the…

Time Debt: Screen Time

James Gray

Added 5 days ago

Borrow ten extra minutes today, and tomorrow's screen-time allowance starts ten minutes shorter. Time Debt is an app blocker built on Apple's Screen Time system. Instead of ignoring your limit when you want more time, you borrow a controlled amount from tomorrow — and see exactly what it costs before you confirm. SET YOUR LIMIT Choose distracting apps, categories and websites with Apple's…

one sec | screen time + focus

riedel.wtf apps S.L.

★ 4.824K

Adds friction instead of a block: a breath before the app opens, and the option to close it again. The developer puts the drop in usage at 57%.

Breakly: Screen Time Limit

Good Orbit Labs LLC

Added 3 days ago

You don’t need a harder lock. You need a break your body can accept. Breakly uses mini breaks and long breaks while you scroll — short enough that your body doesn’t rebel, strong enough that awareness comes back. When the loop breaks, self-control returns. That’s how doomscrolling actually ends — not by turning your phone into a prison. • Mini breaks: snap out before “one more swipe” wins •…

LightScroll: Less Screen Time

thelightware

★ 5.014

Added 2 days ago

LightScroll helps you take control of your screen time, spend less time on distracting apps and websites, and build healthier digital habits you can actually stick to. Instead of relying on willpower alone, LightScroll lets you decide ahead of time how you want to use your attention. Set screen time limits, add friction before distracting apps open, and choose what it takes to stay on track,…

Handover: Block Apps & Focus

Casebuddy Pty Ltd

Blocks your most distracting apps without locking you out. You can still open one if you need to, but it costs you part of the streak you have built.

Pocket Screen - Window PiP

Masaki Iino

Turns any Mac window into a small live picture-in-picture view that stays visible while you work in another app.