A curated list of distraction-free tools.
Distraction-free tools selected in this list are designed to:
- remove unwanted distractions
- increase concentration
- increase productivity
- motivate to achieve the goals
These tools may be used by creative persons like writers, journalists, programmers, marketers, students to increase their productivity.
Distraction-free text editors (writing, journaling and note taking tools). These writing apps help to stay focused while writing texts.
| Name | Description | Platform | License | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calmly | Markdown editor | Web, ChromeOS | proprietary | free |
| Draft | Markdown editor | Web | proprietary | free |
| Flow Writer | Typewriter-mode writing | Web | opensource (GPLv3) | free |
| FocusWriter | Text editor | Windows, Linux | opensource (GPLv3) | free |
| iA Writer | Markdown editor | Windows, Mac, iOS (iPhone/iPad), Adroid | proprietary | US$9.99 - 29.99 |
| LiteWrite | Text editor | Web | opensource (AGPLv3) | free |
| Ulysses | Markdown editor | Mac, iOS (iPhone/iPad) | proprietary | Subscribtion US$39.99/year |
| Write! | Markdown editor | Windows | proprietary | US$24.95 |
| Writemonkey | Text editor | Windows | proprietary | free |
| Name | Description | Platform | License | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaSmart Neo | Portable word-processing keyboard | Hardware product | proprietary | ~US$25-50 (see Amazon) |
| Freewrite | E-ink, mechanical keyboard typewriter | Hardware product | proprietary | US$549.00 |
Distraction-free web browsing tools
| Name | Description | Platform | License | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Demetricator | A web browser extension that hides all the metrics on Facebook | Google Chrome | proprietary | free |
| Focus | Website and application blocker | Mac | proprietary | US$19 - 129 |
| Just Focus | Block distracting websites | Google Chrome | proprietary | free |
| Instagram Demetricator | A web browser extension that hides all the metrics on Instagram | Google Chrome | proprietary | free |
| Go Fucking Work | Uses profanity for extra motivation (18+). | Google Chrome | proprietary | free |
| Twitter Demetricator | A web browser extension that hides all the metrics on Twitter | Google Chrome | proprietary | free |
| Name | Description | Platform | License | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperfocus | App notifications blocker | Mac | proprietary | US$14.99 |
| Name | Description | Platform | License | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| myNoise | Background noises | Web | proprietary | free |
| Noises.Online | Background noises | Web | proprietary | free |
| Name | Description | Platform | License | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be Focused | Pomodoro tracker with simple task manager | Mac, iOS (iPhone, iPad) | proprietary | US$1.99 - 4.99 |
| Pomodoro-Tracker | Pomodoro tracker with simple task manager | Web, Mac | proprietary | free - US$4.99 |
| Timing | Observes and categorizes your activities | Mac | proprietary | US$39 - 99 |
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