Cold Turkey Blocker
The strictest distraction blocker available.
Windows AppDistraction BlockingWindows, macOSPaid but Affordable
4.5Visit
Desktop App
Freedom
Block distracting sites and apps across all your devices.
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What is Freedom?
Freedom runs scheduled or on-demand blocking sessions across desktop and mobile at once, closing the loophole of switching devices when a site is blocked.
Pros
- Blocks across every device at once
- Scheduled sessions
Cons
- Determined users can still work around it
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