Githo vs PlugBrain
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Githo
Get Into The Habit Of… Acquiring habits that stick can be difficult. Githo helps you by letting you gradually advance, instead of going from 0 to 100%. This principle borrows ideas from exposure therapy. Define levels of your final habit, going from easy to hard. Then start with the first one. Level up by consistently succeeding. If a level is too difficult (= if success isn't consistent), repeat the previous one. Such a gradual acquisition reduces the physical/mental strain and helps you create a routine long before arriving at the final habit. Example of a Habit-Plan: Final Habit: Go jogging every morning Levels: Every morning... * Week 1: Just step outside on the street, then return home. * Week 2: Take a walk around your house/building. * Week 3: Take a walk spanning 3-5 buildings. * Week 4: Take a longer walk and add short jogging-segments into the mix. * Week 5: Go jogging. Well done. Permissions Permissions are only used to display notifications.
PlugBrain
PlugBrain is an app that encourages regular breaks from distracting apps by blocking access at scheduled intervals. To regain access, you’ll need to solve a math challenge that adjusts in difficulty: the more frequently you use the apps, the harder the challenges become, but the longer you stay away, the easier they get. **Features** - No ads - No internet required - Blocks distracting apps - Unblock apps by solving math challenges - Difficulty increases with frequent use, decreases with focus **How to use** - Grant all required permissions - Select distracting apps - Choose your focus interval - Stay focused ;)
| Feature | Githo | PlugBrain |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | ProductivityFitness | ProductivityFitnessCalendar |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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