Best Distraction Blocking Software in 2026
Updated
In short: FocusMe is ranked #1 of 29 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of one sec and Phone-Free 2FA. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Phone-Free 2FA. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Freedom at $0.28/mo.
When interruptions are the problem, distraction blockers can restrict access to selected sites, apps, or other targets during the time you want to focus. Compare the block targets each option supports, whether browser extensions and mobile apps are available, and which devices are included. Scheduled blocking and recurring schedules let you assess how limits can fit a routine; locked sessions show whether that control is offered. The ranking opens with Freedom, one sec, and Pluckeye, followed by FocusMe and Focuser. Check the free-plan and paid-from details alongside those controls to see which combination fits your devices and preferred way of setting boundaries.
29 distraction blocking software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Block targets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FocusMe | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 9.95 /mo | websites and apps | View |
| 2 | one sec | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.67/mo | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 3 |  Phone-Free 2FA | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 4 |  Focus Bear | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | websites and apps | View |
| 5 | Freedom | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.28/mo | Yes | 3.33 /mo | websites and apps | View |
| 6 | Pluckeye | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 7 | ScreenZen | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 8 | 1Focus | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 9 | AppBlock | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 10 | Cold Turkey Blocker | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 11 |  Focuser | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 12 | FocusLock | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 13 |  Fokasu | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 14 |  Jomo | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 15 |  LeechBlock NG | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites | View |
| 16 |  Mindova | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites | View |
| 17 | Opal | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.29/mo | Yes | 8.29 /mo | websites and apps | View |
| 18 | Ashdeck | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 19 | BlockSite | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 20 |  FocusDesk | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
| 21 |  Normal | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | apps | View |
| 22 |  Pausa | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | apps | View |
| 23 |  FocalFilter | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites | View |
| 24 |  SelfControl | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites | View |
| 25 |  The Focusing App | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | websites and apps | View |
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Questions about this list
Which distraction blocking software is ranked first on Inferse?
FocusMe is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 6.0. one sec is second and Phone-Free 2FA third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 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 on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.