Alternatives to Orbit
Orbit: Blocks the iPhone apps you pick during set hours using Screen Time, and makes you hold a button before you get a short break. Here are 5 other products that do a similar job. Of these, 3 have a free plan.
- Nagomi
iPhone app that locks the apps you pick during hours you set ahead, allowing a few planned short opens.
Since 2026
Free plan · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- Dull
iPhone browser for Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook and Reddit that hides Reels, Shorts and feeds and sets time limits.
Since 2026
Subscription · Health and habits · Individuals and families
- Monochromate
Chrome and Firefox extension that turns pages grey on a schedule, with site exceptions, to curb doomscrolling.
Since 2025
Free · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- Focus Timer
Pomodoro timer for iPhone that locks the apps you get pulled into during each study or work session.
Free plan · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- Toggle
Lets you use Instagram, YouTube and TikTok on iPhone with Reels, Shorts, suggestions and ads hidden.
Subscription · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families