Pluckeye vs FocusMe

Pluckeye8.7Visit FocusMe8.6Visit

Higher score Pluckeye #7 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Pluckeye

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FocusMe #8 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FocusMe

• Pluckeye fits best

  System-wide filtering across desktop and Android

• FocusMe fits best

  Power users needing granular desktop controls

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Side by side

Feature	Pluckeye 8.7/10 Visit ↗	FocusMe 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#7 in Distraction Blocking Software	#8 in Distraction Blocking Software
Best for	System-wide filtering across desktop and Android	Power users needing granular desktop controls
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free	$9.95/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome extension
Support	Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Pluckeye 4/4 · FocusMe 4/4
Scheduled blocking	✓	✓
Recurring schedules	✓	✓
Locked sessions	✓	✓
Browser extensions	✓	✓
Specs
Block targets	Websites and apps	Websites and apps
Mobile apps	Android	Ios and android
Devices included	Not checked yet	7 devices
Our review
Pros	Filters websites, media types, and programs across supported computers Adds schedules, delayed changes, locked settings, and bypass protection Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and browser extensions	Detailed rules for websites, apps, games, keywords, and categories Enforced Mode, launch limits, and scheduled blocks support firm boundaries Pomodoro cycles, statistics, AI reports, and accountability features add depth
Cons	iOS is unsupported Android lockdown uses Plucky tools and Andoff Browser-based configuration may not suit users seeking a native settings app	Paid access starts at $9.95 a month, billed yearly ($17.95 monthly) The iPhone app requires iOS 16 or later No free plan; after the 14-day trial a paid plan is needed
Our verdict	Pluckeye is an Internet filtering tool for people who want firm limits on online access rather than simple browser-level blocking. It can filter websites, media types, and programs across supported computers, with rules that apply by day… Read the review →	FocusMe is a distraction-blocking application for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and Chrome. It is designed for professionals, students, developers, parents, and other individuals who want stronger control over digital… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Pluckeye — where it wins

  • Filters websites, media types, and programs across supported computers
  • Adds schedules, delayed changes, locked settings, and bypass protection
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and browser extensions

  Where it doesn't

  • iOS is unsupported
  • Android lockdown uses Plucky tools and Andoff
  • Browser-based configuration may not suit users seeking a native settings app

• FocusMe — where it wins

  • Detailed rules for websites, apps, games, keywords, and categories
  • Enforced Mode, launch limits, and scheduled blocks support firm boundaries
  • Pomodoro cycles, statistics, AI reports, and accountability features add depth

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid access starts at $9.95 a month, billed yearly ($17.95 monthly)
  • The iPhone app requires iOS 16 or later
  • No free plan; after the 14-day trial a paid plan is needed

• Pluckeye8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free, system-wide blocker for people who need rules that resist easy bypasses.

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• FocusMe8.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A highly configurable blocker for people who need firm control over digital distractions.

  Visit FocusMeFull verdict →