I’ve been using the free version of Cold Turkey blocker on my Mac for a while now, but it doesn’t offer an iOS/iPad app, so there’s nothing to stop me from just picking up my phone to fuck about online when I should be working, so I’m not keen on spending £30 on the full app.

There are other alternatives like Freedom.to, but they want £3 a month / £25 a year, and there’s a bit of me that rejects the idea of having to pay a recurring fee for the maintenance of what is essentially just a glorified IP block list. It feels kinda predatory, like those of us with ADHD have been fucked over by apps and sites being designed to be little dopamine boxes, and they have the only solution, but we have to pay for it.

So, do any of you use a similar app? If so, what, and how much does it cost?

  • doyadig@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    9 months ago

    You should sign up and install the free service NextDNS (https://nextdns.io). Not only does it block ads and trackers on apps and websites, but it also has a feature called “parental control” which lets you block specific apps, games or websites and you can choose specific time intervals. You should give it a go.

    • doyadig@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      9 months ago

      Also, download this free app: https://one-sec.app

      “Delay distracting apps and websites

      one sec forces you to take a deep breath whenever you open social media apps. It’s as simple as effective: Friction removes instant gratification and makes distracting apps less appealing.”