Freedom
Block distracting sites and apps across all your devices.
Desktop AppDistraction BlockingmacOS, WindowsPaid but Affordable
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Cold Turkey Blocker
The strictest distraction blocker available.
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What is Cold Turkey Blocker?
Cold Turkey can lock blocks so thoroughly that restarting, uninstalling or changing the clock will not save you. The right tool when willpower alone has failed.
Pros
- Genuinely unbreakable locks
- One-time purchase
Cons
- No mobile version
- Dated interface
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