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3 | title | exclude? give reason | url | summary | coding_notes | main category | main category 2 | main category 3 | main category 4 | Customise 'distraction' def? | Block | Time lag to open | Time limit | Launch limit | Feature minimisation | Blacklist | Whitelist | Type? | Target? | If specific site, which? | Session | Scheduled | Location | Always-on | Global | Internet | App/site | Only notifications/sound/calls | Irrelevant effortful task/password | Time lag | Can't be stopped when on | Uninstallation prevention? | Pay to override? | Auto-reply during block sessions? | Use | Non-use | Global | App/site | Feature | Displays a timer? | Record history? | Visualisation? | Set activity goal/s? | Set concrete time goal/s? | Concrete goal reminder? | Value/general goal reminder? | Motivational quotes? | Compare behaviour w/ goal? | Redirect activity? | Gain points/streaks? | Lose points/streaks? | Points represented as lifeform? | Unlock achievements? | Social sharing/leaderboards? | Praise/blame/please/annoy? | Real-world reward/punish? | |
4 | ( OFFTIME ) - Distraction Free | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.offtime.kit&hl=en&gl=us | allows the user to initiate downtime periods during which calls, notifications, and distracting apps are blocked - only whitelisted contacts are let through; auto-replies are sent out to ppl trying to get in touch; also tracks and visualises phone use | Block/removal | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | (NO)tifications | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/notifications/ocfjkjbhicdjhmgkolejpojieddlogbg?hl=gb | hide the unread messages notifications in the title bar on tabs | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | other | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | `Tabula | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/tabula/id1152712711?mt=8&uo=4 | distraction-free writing app | Block/removal | 1 | minimal-writing | stand-alone alt app | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Absolock | Phone Locking app | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=olsencheung.lockyourphoneproject&hl=en&gl=us | locks phone for a set amount of time - can't be turned off | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Addicted - phone usage tracker | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tobiasschuerg.smartphonestats&hl=en&gl=us | tracks and visualises unlocks and global usage | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Afairo | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/afairo/imecoioakflafgnkkklfhopabameijck?hl=gb | feature removal for LinkedIn (ads and 'ppl also viewed') and Wikia (ads and 'trending' sidebar) | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | LinkedIn, Wikia | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | AIM | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/aim/ippcedcabdiebmiaoofnbfkhopehcchd?hl=gb | start focus sessions during which sites on blacklist are blocked; a password is required to type in in order to override; a simple sketch of an angry face is shown when blocked sites are attempted accessed | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | ANNoy Distractions | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/annoy-distractions/cdcphalmjbppiecgidbodhhghfkhpcnh?hl=gb | make websites on a blacklist annoying to use - e.g. by making images and links shake, playing fart noises when scrolling, or having a dinosaur pop onto the page | Reward/punish | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Anti Smartphone Addiction | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antiaddication.innomotion&hl=en&gl=us | set timer for period user doesn't want to use their phone; while timer counts down, receive suggestions of alternative things to do instead | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Anti-Internet-Addiction Timer | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/anti-internet-addiction-timer/id651345628?mt=8&uo=4 | countdown timer for smartphone where you list what work activity you'd like to do, then what online leisure activity you'll allow yourself afterwards, before engaging in the activity, to scaffold focus | Goal-advancement | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | AntiSocial: phone addiction | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goozix.antisocial_personal&hl=en&gl=us | track and visualise phone use - unlocks, global, and apps - and compare stats to other users; also has blocking tools - set daily limits for global phone use or apps, or block during certain hours, or for certain session duration | Self-tracking | Reward/punish | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | App Blocker (Stay Focused) | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appblockernew&hl=en&gl=us | app blocker which can show customisable motivational text when blocked apps are attempted accessed; can work in sessions, schedules, or time limits | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | App Gatekeeper -Curb Addiction | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timelesssky.appgatekeeper&hl=en&gl=us | tracks and visualises app usage; can block apps when used for certain amount of time, or during certain hours; can require password to change settings (app advocates getting friend to set password), or only let settings be set after certain amount of days have passed | Block/removal | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | App Off Timer | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aozora_create.appofftimer&hl=en&gl=us | set limits for how long an app can be used in one go before it's shut down with a custom delay before it can be opened again; or block apps during specific hours; or block apps after total duration of use; 'prevent uninstallation' function | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | App Usage - Manage/Track Usage | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.uninstaller&hl=en&gl=us | track and visualise app use, notification numbers, unlocks; get reminders when phone used for more than specific amount of time | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | App Usage Tracker- Apps Time | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/app-usage-tracker-apps-time/id1240765788?mt=8&uo=4 | track app and global usage - similarly to the app Moment, this one requires the user to take a screenshot of their battery page | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | AppBlock - Stay Focused | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.mobilesoft.appblock&hl=en&gl=us | blocks any app; can do this during pre-scheduled times, at specific locations, or after certain amount of time has been spent; informs the user how many times they've tried to access a blocked app and suggest what they could do instead; has a 'strict mode' in which the app can't be uninstalled and corresponding devices settings are blocked | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | AppDetox - App Blocker for Digital Detox | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dfki.appdetox&hl=en&gl=us | set rules for app use - e.g. block after certain amount of time has been spent, or after have been launched for x number of times; can optionally not be turned off, or can optionally be overridden with password; when app is used, show e.g. how many minutes or launches are left to use in the day; see how many times the user has broken her own rules | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Appdicted - Apps tracker | No longer accessible | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gfg.app.appdicted&hl=en&gl=us | not accessible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Appology | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bis.mccaffrey.myfinalyearproject&hl=en&gl=us | tracks app use and displays pie chart of how time is spent; can show for daily, weekly, monthly, yearly | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | AppTym: Phone Usage Tracker & App Monitor | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.incubasys.apptym&hl=en&gl=us | tracks and visualises smartphone use; breaks usage down by category; enables user to set time limits and reminder; can overlay current app with a visual display of how much time has been spent within it; get daily reports and summaries | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | AppUseFree Show App Usage Time | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.noip.AppUseFree&hl=en&gl=us | identical to PhoneUseFree except that it collects data also on individual app use | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Are you sure? | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/are-you-sure/gbdcdelppenbmjhgknfggghpdjmbdjlp?hl=gb | when visiting distracting site, shows pop-up asking the user they are sure? ; pop-up shows at most once every 5 minutes | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Artiquill | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adventurize.artiquill&hl=en&gl=us | minimal writing app, which also lets you set writing goals and see your progress relative to them | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | minimal-writing | stand-alone alt app | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Asocial | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/asocial/cddphjncbagpiodhpbfnkfmhcckkepeg?hl=gb | hides news feed on 'popular social media sites' (Facebook, Twitter, Vk.com, Ok.ru); either always or during scheduled hours; replaces with the text "There is nothing you are looking for. Go and work, my friend." | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | Facebook, Twitter, Vk.com, Ok.ru | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Auto Logout | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/auto-logout/affkccgnaoeohjnojjnpdalhpjhdiebh?hl=gb | automatically logs user out of facebook, twitter and quora after 10 mins | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Banish | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/banish/id1283075806?mt=8&uo=4 | website blocker for safari on iOS - simply add sites to a blacklist | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Barepress | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/barepress/jbhepaicbbngkcndihjokefmjiopichg?hl=gb | minimal writing tool for Wordpress - can hide left navigation bar and right panel, or make editor full-screen, upon click | Block/removal | 1 | minimal-writing | specific website | Wordpress | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Bashful: stop procrastinating | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runnably.bashful&hl=en&gl=us | locks the home screen for specified or scheduled length of time, or at specified location; if access is needed, a button can be held down for 5 secs to give phone access for 20 secs | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Be Productive! Search & Avoid Homepage Distraction | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=notstupid.directsearch&hl=en&gl=us | minimal homepage plus direct search from the homepage without any distractions; lets the user also directly type in notes for their search results | try downloading | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | home screen | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | BeePresent | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/beepresent/id1392974463?mt=8&uo=4 | social 'locking out of use' app - points can be collected for not using the phone during a session, and others can be invited to join the session | Reward/punish | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Blacklist - Website Blocker | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/blacklist-website-blocker/id1081580076?mt=8&uo=4 | website blocker for safari on iOS - simply add sites to a blacklist, then start a focus period | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | BlackOut: Stay Focused/Beat Phone Addiction | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackout&hl=en&gl=us | Block phone access during scheduled times (except for phone calls and a whitelist of apps) | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Blank New Tab Page | Duplication | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/blank-new-tab-page/hldlpmpflkpflaeomkbakghobdjgbcec?hl=gb | makes new tabs completely blank | not accessible 18 Dec | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | new tabs | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Blank New Tab Page | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/blank-new-tab-page/nanjankoodpibkkjgmmaeoccefklohao?hl=gb | makes new tabs completely blank | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | new tabs | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Block & Focus | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/block-focus/dcpbedhdekgkhigjgmlcbmcjoeaebbfm?hl=gb | block websites for specified time; show motivational quote when trying to access blocked sites; can work in pomodoro mode of work/break cycles; button to pause it can be hidden; track and display work history | Block/removal | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Block Apps - More Productivity & Focus | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wverlaek.block&hl=en&gl=us | blocks distracting apps either during session or pre-scheduled; option to prevent turning off or uninstallation; notification reminders of active blocks and their end times | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Block Distracting Websites | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/block-distracting-websites/id1189844594?mt=8&uo=4 | website blocker for safari on iOS - simply add sites to a blacklist | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Block Site - Block Distracting Apps & Sites | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.blocksite&hl=en&gl=us | blocks any apps or websites during specified times or permanently | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Block Site - Website Blocker for Chrome™ | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/block-site-website-blocke/eiimnmioipafcokbfikbljfdeojpcgbh?hl=gb | from the same company as the 'Block Site' app; add websites or pages to block list, then be redirected to other sites when trying to access them; can be used with pomodoro timer; can work in whitelist or blacklist mode | not entirely sure if it can be always-on but I assume it | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Block Social Media - In Moment | No longer accessible | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/block-social-media-in-moment/id1171075554?mt=8&uo=4 | not accessible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Blocksite | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/blocksite/ajdknbjjnloedkadkbkajlglplbgmgem?hl=gb | minimal website blocker - blocks sites on blacklist without any additional frills or messages | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | BlockSites - Sprint | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/blocksites-sprint/iidaiejaaahookpphknelkmdhncolldg?hl=gb | start 'sprint' session for specific length, during which websites on a blacklist are blocked; shows countdown timer | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Break Addiction | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/break-addiction/ijejmoofocakfnhhmjjfhaoekhgffmkj?hl=gb | destroys the user interface on blacklisted websites - i.e. scrambles it and makes it full of random colours | i'm gonna call this punishment; it's not really blocking, but more about actually disrupting a habit, kinda like antabus, I suppose - letting you get there, but then giving you a bad experience | Reward/punish | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | BreakFree - Limit Screen Time! | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/breakfree-limit-screen-time/id1384104507?mt=8&uo=4 | tracks and visualises global use; compare yourself with other users: app claims to correlate this data with (physical?) activity levels | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Breathe: Website blocker | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/breathe-website-blocker/ndppkiillkcmmebpbbndbmhoacfoikmj?hl=gb | when turned on, replaces distracting sites (not customisable) with reminders to breathe (animated lotus slowly contracting and expanding) | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | bSociable - an effective way to control your smartphone addiction! | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bsociable-effective-way-to-control-your-smartphone/id1002964913?mt=8&uo=4 | collect 'social time' when not using one's smartphone; the user can see how they compare against others in the amount of collected social time | Reward/punish | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | BusyBee | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/busybee/jalaeccemnpadhafpplfjnpeijipijlm?hl=gb | add sites to a blocklist, then the extension can either i) show pop-up asking whether visiting the site is really necessary, when attempted accessed (it will pop up again periodically if the user proceeds), or ii) block those sites altogether | pop-up mode i'm gonna treat as a goal reminder | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Cat Feed | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cat-feed/naecimmjiapcbkndhcnjcjalkibkfddi?hl=gb | replaces Facebook's newsfeed with a cat gif ('avoid distractions while still being entertained') | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | Facebook | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Cell Phone Addiction Timer - Screen Time Unplugged | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/cell-phone-addiction-timer-screen-time-unplugged/id1133550734?mt=8&uo=4 | set limit goals for how much to use phone, then get reminders when limit is exceeded; also has a 'challenge' with a countdown timer where you try not to use your phone and it tracks whether you succeeded | Self-tracking | Goal-advancement | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Charity Jar | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/charity-jar/id1410451925?mt=8&uo=4 | send money to a charity when you unlock your phone; there's a monthly donation limit to make sure you don't spend all your money by mistake | Reward/punish | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Checkout of your phone | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/checkout-of-your-phone/id1051880452?mt=8&uo=4 | checkout' of your phone, collect virtual points for the minutes it's not used; Facebook friends can be invited to checkout together; see stats of how long has been checked out for | Reward/punish | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Checky - Phone Habit Tracker | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calm.checky&hl=en&gl=us | Tracks the number of times phone is unlocked per day | made by makers of Calm Meditation App (cross-promotes) | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Cinema Mode | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cinema-mode/fiognpnjhbaohemnpigadgoocmnjhahm?hl=gb | blacks out all elements except for the video being watched | Block/removal | 1 | reader-mode | web | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Citrus | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/citrus/cmnnjolnhoailkoaidgpmjbkoohjibdg?hl=gb | block sites on blacklist for specified amount of time; show motivational quote | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Clar | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/clar/id1319991355?mt=8&uo=4 | feature remover for Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, and YouTube, in Safari on iOS; removes newsfeed, recommended vids, etc. | this is actually possible on iOS! (it has to be activated as a legitimate content blocker under Settings -> Safari -> Content Blockers) | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, YouTube | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Clarity | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clarity/kfjgbcbeohkikomgbnnhggfkhfkkcabe?hl=gb | replaces new tabs with simple image, clock and prompt to type in what's on your mind; when user starts to type, a distraction-free writing environment appears | This warrants a 'redirection of activity' category | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | feature-remover | new tabs | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Clarity - Website Blocker | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clarity-website-blocker/lnoclldcbkolgfenhijladflbkfgimec?hl=gb | blocks websites on a blacklist or whitelist; is also able to hide Facebook's newsfeed; can be scheduled | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | facebook | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Clean YouTube | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clean-youtube/lcakaambalfllfhjgkdcpgepkpdoneai?hl=gb | YouTube feature removal: removes all comments, recommended and related Videos | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | YouTube | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | CleanTab | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cleantab/mickbcplcjcenlmdfenngjhpmahmfeke?hl=gb | replaces new tab content with a minimal writing tool, which saves what the user types; screenshots demonstrates use of it to keep todo-notes | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | minimal-writing | new tabs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Clear Page | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clear-page/ojafachbjhalpkehfnlfjihfniglcfaa?hl=gb | reader-mode that removes images and other distracting elements from a page, when the extension icon is clicked | Block/removal | 1 | reader-mode | web | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Clear Read | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clear-read/kpipjgdapccmpkgipfikeajoopjbcgam?hl=gb | reader-mode for chrome via button that can toggle off stripping out core content and presenting it in simple black text on white background | Block/removal | 1 | reader-mode | web | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Click to Remove Element | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/click-to-remove-element/jcgpghgjhhahcefnfpbncdmhhddedhnk?hl=gb | allows user to remove any elements on a website by clicking on them - works temporarily (single visit) | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | feature-remover | web | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Clocked-In | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clocked-in/mfckiobhddjmcofhglkkkpdnhjelbdmj?hl=gb | tracks how much time are spent on which websites, and visualises it in a pie chart | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Codeforces WA Questions FB News Feed | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/codeforces-wa-questions-f/ohjicmhfblgpmcbholdnnbjgamifmoli?hl=gb | replaces Facebook's newsfeed with pending questions on Codeforces - when there are none, get message of encouragement and suggestion to try out new ones at Codeforces | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | Facebook | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Cold Turkey | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.felixlogic.coldturkey&hl=en&gl=us | Lock phone access for a specific length of time. | also has PC version | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Compose - Send email without distraction | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/compose-send-email-without-distraction/id947492678?mt=8&uo=4 | little info in description; minimal email app in which you can compose emails without your inbox | check | Block/removal | 1 | minimal-writing | stand-alone alt app | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Concentrate | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/concentrate/eabegikicaeidaagihoiggcaldblpfaf?hl=gb | blocks distracting sites (not customisable) when extension is turned on, and replaces them with motivational pictures | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Consciously.Life | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/consciouslylife/hcbloaifdenigfolkcaaamlagikfcfjh?hl=gb | replace ads with inspirational images of the user's own choice; also lets the user ad todo-list items and inspirational stuff to new tabs | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | other | new tabs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Custom New Tab | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/custom-new-tab/aiakclopdahdkjkfmbklnocpheohodnn?hl=gb | more minimal design for new tabs, showing favorite sites, installed apps, and selected bookmark links | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | new tabs | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Cut the crap - undistracted browsing | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cut-the-crap-undistracted/gklapfnodifcfcfcclbpeabnpgneehml?hl=gb | reader view which displays only the content of articles visited by default - can be toggled off | Block/removal | 1 | reader-mode | web | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Daily Motivation - Motivational Quotes | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/daily-motivation-motivati/nonnkklkpbokmppgochfdamhihaijdin?hl=gb | replaces new tab content with motivational quote | Goal-advancement | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | new tabs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Daily Notes - Distraction-Free | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/daily-notes-distraction-free/id1299564920?mt=8&uo=4 | simple minimal writing app | couldn't access on 18 dec | Block/removal | 1 | minimal-writing | stand-alone alt app | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Dayboard: New Tab & Site Blocker | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dayboard-new-tab-site-blo/kimodcegbhclamjcbifgfaldeengbgij?hl=gb | replaces new tab with todo-list that can hold up to 5 items; also incorporates site blocker which blocks blacklisted sites when they've been visited for more than 10 mins/day; can be incorporated with a team, so that tasks pull in to a manager's dashboard | tried installing this and played around with it | Goal-advancement | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | new tabs | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | deface | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/deface/ihhimmbgggpdandomknjjamhbofgpijj?hl=gb | remove everything except for chat from Facebook | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | Facebook | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | deReddit | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dereddit/bbecbbgpadacpldcacampoadbdgbgack?hl=gb | Intended to make Reddit less distracting: makes all links purple (so there's no excitement of new links), hides vote counts, hides which domains links come from | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | DeskTrainer | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/desktrainer/lhbichageoonjedcjpgifjpldbcdomfj?hl=gb | counts time on distracting websites; when time has elapsed distracting sites are replaced with workout instructions, showing exercises from the '7-minute workout'; provides an option to add a 30 sec penalty if a workout is skipped | gonna think of this as only goal-advancement | Goal-advancement | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Detox for Facebook | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/detox-for-facebook/lgilhlficbeehaokdmloognnjlolganj?hl=gb | replaces Facebook's newsfeed with feeds from 'positively distracting' sites, e.g. Hacker News | i'll think of this as a redirection of activity | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | Facebook | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Detox Procrastination Blocker: Digital Detox | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=forinnovation.phoneaddiction&hl=en&gl=us | locks entire device for specific length of time; can't be turned off; track and display history of time spent locking phone | Block/removal | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | DF Tube (Distraction Free for YouTube™) | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/df-tube-distraction-free/mjdepdfccjgcndkmemponafgioodelna?hl=gb | disables autoplay, hides recommendations sidebar, related videos, grid of recommended videos that appear on homepage; optionally also hide comments and disable playlists sitewide | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | YouTube | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Digital Detox: Focus and fight phone addiction | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.ddc&hl=en&gl=us | take 'digital detox' challenges where you lock your phone for a specified amount of time; you get points and praise if you succeed; it can be overriden if really needed | Reward/punish | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | DinnerMode | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/dinnermode/id921581588?mt=8&uo=4 | choose amount of time to not use phone by placing it facedown - if phone not touched during this time, get encouraging message and suggestion to tweet out how long phone wasn't used for | Reward/punish | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Distracting pages blocker | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/distracting-pages-blocker/aifiaacpdkkckecghcalnclkdjhaemip?hl=gb | block websites on a block list; when trying to access them, display message showing how many times the user have attempted to enter them | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Distraction Free Youtube | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/distraction-free-youtube/jiodbndblpjnjdnifjaffikbmglddjeo?hl=gb | Removes related or recommended video links from YouTube | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | YouTube | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Distraction Timer | Unclear functionality | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mastercomp.innovacion.practicainnovacion&hl=en&gl=us | NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Distraction-free Facebook Chat UI | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/distraction-free-facebook/bekopiljnnbamkegeidmbmbopennjgke?hl=gb | Facebook feature removal: hide everything except for chat. Displays a "Hide/show Facebook" button (you have to click to hide the first time) | Block/removal | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | Facebook | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Distraction-free Homestuck | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/distraction-free-homestuc/poclfnmbkagmjnhbogegmoafjhlockhi?hl=gb | reader-mode for Homestuck (a particular comic / graphic novel) | Block/removal | 1 | reader-mode | specific website | Homestuck (comic) | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | DistractionOff | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/distractionoff/ehfmnnpeonndcmoadimpfikopafgoibm?hl=gb | block websites on blacklist when toggled on; customisable to start either off or on when browser is opened; | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | DistractOff | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/distractoff/hdnjpdhnjfiipibogpkeemefnldahcnk?hl=gb | blocks distracting websites during specified hours; can be overridden temporarily on the 'shouldn't you be working' page that's shown, but a custom delay time set before override occurs | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | DM Redirect | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dm-redirect/pfbdhjecpnbopodopafogoggcbpojdci?hl=gb | redirects to the Guardian when the user tries to browse to the Daily Mail | Block/removal | Goal-advancement | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Do Not Disturb - Mute it | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Appdesk.MuteIt&hl=en&gl=us | reject incoming calls (with auto-reply) and mute notifications during specified hours - it's basically like a granular Do Not Disturb feature | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Do Not Disturb for Gmail | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/do-not-disturb-for-gmail/plpeflfgccdjdoalphmpcahkedbabkno?hl=gb | extension for gmail which only allows emails to come in at specific times, in order to make the inbox less distracting | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | feature-remover | specific website | gmail | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Don't Visit - Block Sites | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dont-visit-block-sites/olccdihofjbikcpbejfgipnighnpabai?hl=gb | block websites on blacklist; by default can't be overridden though the ability to do so can be enabled | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Donut Dog: Feed your focus! | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/donut-dog-feed-your-focus/id1179111193?mt=8&uo=4 | set timer for how long the user wishes not to use their phone; as long as they stay in the app while a timer counts down, the app generates virtual donuts; this stops when the app is left; collect virtual points and rewards | like Forest | Reward/punish | Self-tracking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Draco. | https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/draco/id1288680813?mt=8&uo=4 | distraction-free writing app | Block/removal | 1 | minimal-writing | stand-alone alt app | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Dumbphone | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bg.bozho.dumbphone&hl=en&gl=us | blocks internet connectivity and app use for specified amount of time; Time lag for overrride. Tracks how many times you have overriden. | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Dyve | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Dyve.Dyve&hl=en&gl=us | blocks notifications and sounds for specified length of time; sends auto-replies to ppl trying to get in touch | Block/removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||