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Head-to-head · Focus Tools

Cold Turkey Blocker vs AppBlock

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cold Turkey Blocker #2 in Focus Tools 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cold Turkey
AppBlock #8 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AppBlock

Cold Turkey Blocker leads on 0 checks, AppBlock on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCold Turkey Blocker · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Cold Turkey Blocker scores higher on our rubric for focus tools: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Cold Turkey Blocker is the better fit for locked-down focus on Windows and Mac. AppBlock is the better fit for people who want scheduled blocking on phones.

  • Cold Turkey Blocker fits best

    Locked-down focus on Windows and Mac

  • AppBlock fits best

    People who want scheduled blocking on phones

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Side by side

Feature Cold Turkey Blocker 8.8/10 Visit ↗ AppBlock 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.9
Ranking #2 in Focus Tools #8 in Focus Tools
Best for Locked-down focus on Windows and Mac People who want scheduled blocking on phones
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days 7 days
Deployment Desktop, Browser extension Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Chrome extension iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cold Turkey Blocker 0/4 · AppBlock 0/4
Website blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
App blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Focus timer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Session reports Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks websites, applications, games, searches, and computer access
  • Recurring schedules, timed allowances, exceptions, and locked sessions
  • Usage statistics plus computer lock, logoff, or shutdown controls
  • Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi.
  • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers.
  • Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.
Cons
  • No mobile apps or Linux support
  • Application blocking and advanced locks require Blocker Pro
  • Support is provided through email
  • Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode.
  • Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features.
  • Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.
Our verdict

Cold Turkey Blocker is a Windows and macOS desktop application for restricting distracting websites, URLs, applications, games, searches, and computer access. It suits solo users and small teams that want scheduled focus sessions on…

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AppBlock helps people limit distracting apps and websites, including specific URLs and keywords, across phones and supported browsers. Its combination of immediate blocking, recurring schedules, usage limits, and reports suits personal…

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  1. Cold Turkey BlockerFocus Tools 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. AppBlockFocus Tools 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cold Turkey Blocker — where it wins

    • Blocks websites, applications, games, searches, and computer access
    • Recurring schedules, timed allowances, exceptions, and locked sessions
    • Usage statistics plus computer lock, logoff, or shutdown controls

    Where it doesn't

    • No mobile apps or Linux support
    • Application blocking and advanced locks require Blocker Pro
    • Support is provided through email

  • AppBlock — where it wins

    • Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi.
    • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers.
    • Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode.
    • Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features.
    • Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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