SelfControlApp
SelfControl blocks access to selected websites or mail servers on a Mac for a set period of time.
About SelfControlApp
SelfControl blocks access to user-selected websites, mail servers, or other internet services on a Mac for a preset period. Users add sites to a blocklist, set a duration, and click Start. The block stays active until the timer expires, even if the computer is restarted or the application is deleted.
Version 4.0.2 requires Mac OS X 10.10 or later, with version 3.0.3 available for Mac OS X 10.8 and later.
Key features
- Block user-selected websites for a set time period
- Block mail servers and other internet services
- Set a duration, add sites, and click Start
- Maintain block through computer restart
- Maintain block after application deletion
- Offer older version for Mac OS X 10.8+
Best for: Mac users who want to prevent access to selected distracting sites for a fixed period.
Good for
- Block persists after restart or deletion
- Can block mail servers in addition to websites
Watch out for
- Requires Mac OS X 10.8 or later depending on version
- Block cannot be removed early by restarting or deleting the app
SelfControlApp at a glance
- Website
- selfcontrolapp.com
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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