Cold Turkey Blocker vs Jomo

Cold Turkey Blocker9.0Visit Jomo8.2Visit

Higher score Cold Turkey Blocker #5 in Distraction Blocking Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cold Turkey

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Jomo #12 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Jomo

• Cold Turkey Blocker fits best

  Desktop users needing hard-to-bypass blocks

• Jomo fits best

  Apple users wanting routines and strict limits

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Side by side

Feature	Cold Turkey Blocker 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Jomo 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.2
Ranking	#5 in Distraction Blocking Software	#12 in Distraction Blocking Software
Best for	Desktop users needing hard-to-bypass blocks	Apple users wanting routines and strict limits
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$14.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	3 days
Free trial length	7 days	3 days
Deployment	Desktop, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Chrome extension	iOS, macOS
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Cold Turkey Blocker 4/4 · Jomo 4/4
Scheduled blocking	✓	✓
Recurring schedules	✓	✓
Locked sessions	✓	✓
Browser extensions	✓	✓
Specs
Block targets	Websites and apps	Websites and apps
Mobile apps	None	Ios
Devices included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Blocks websites, applications, games, searches, and computer access Supports recurring schedules, timed blocks, allowances, and exceptions Locked blocks can prevent disabling or uninstalling	Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans
Cons	No mobile apps or Linux support Application blocking and locking features require Blocker Pro Browser extensions are limited to supported browsers	Coverage is centered on iPhone, iPad, and Mac The Free Plan allows only 1 Session and 1 Action or Limit Advanced controls require a paid plan
Our verdict	Cold Turkey Blocker is a Windows and macOS desktop application for restricting distracting websites, applications, games, searches, and computer access. It suits desktop users who want more control than a simple browser blocker,… Read the review →	Jomo combines screen-time tracking with distraction blocking for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It can block apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics on Mac through immediate, scheduled, recurring, or continuous rules. Users can also… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cold Turkey Blocker — where it wins

  • Blocks websites, applications, games, searches, and computer access
  • Supports recurring schedules, timed blocks, allowances, and exceptions
  • Locked blocks can prevent disabling or uninstalling

  Where it doesn't

  • No mobile apps or Linux support
  • Application blocking and locking features require Blocker Pro
  • Browser extensions are limited to supported browsers

• Jomo — where it wins

  • Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics
  • Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines
  • Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage is centered on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • The Free Plan allows only 1 Session and 1 Action or Limit
  • Advanced controls require a paid plan

• Cold Turkey Blocker9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A mature desktop blocker with hard-to-bypass controls, but no mobile or Linux support.

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• Jomo8.2/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A focused Apple-only blocker with routines, strict locks, and flexible paid plans.

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