6 tested alternatives to Mado. Each was assigned the same job label from a fixed vocabulary we maintain — not from how the vendor describes itself — and every one is scored on the same objective 7-Frame benchmark. Ordered by score.
Same job does not mean same platform, same country, or same price tier. Check before you switch.
WaitToUnlock — A website that locks iOS Screen Time with a passcode you cannot remember
lumi — Lumi locks distracting apps at bedtime and uses wake challenges to get you up
Corgi Guard — Chrome extension that blocks social media with a corgi overlay when your time limit is up
Squishy — Squishy is a shared app and site blocker for iPhone and Chrome, used with a partner
Scrolly — Scrolly is a physical device that blocks distracting apps on your phone
PomoJoy — Pomodoro timer and screen time blocker app for iPhone and Mac