Petals vs PlugBrain
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Petals
The Open Source app Petals aims to help its users to either quit weed, reduce usage or simply know how much they're using. Features - Track consumption - Time-gate your consumption - Track usage - See statistics to understand your consumption - Damage reduction instructions - Export and Import as simple CSV files - Extra privacy with a personal PIN
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 | Petals | PlugBrain |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | ProductivityFitnessCalendar | ProductivityFitnessCalendar |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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