Interval Timer (Privacy Friendly) vs PlugBrain
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Interval Timer (Privacy Friendly)
Privacy Friendly Interval Timer supports the user during his/her circuit training session and helps him achieve his/her training goals. In order to support the user during his training, the app provides stopwatches, which can be configured according to the user’s own training and resting phases. In addition, the app reminds the user of previously defined training sessions via a notification. To check the user’s goals and to recognize training progress, the app offers the possibility to retrieve statistics about the training times and the calories burned in a daily, weekly or monthly overview. This app is part of the Privacy Friendly Apps group developed by the research group SECUSO at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. How does Privacy Friendly Interval Timer differ from other similar apps? 1) Minimal permissions Privacy Friendly Internval Timer requires the persmission "Run at startup" to automatically restart the motivation notifications when the phone reboots. For comparison: The Top Ten similar apps from the Google Play Store, require an average of 9,1 permissions (September 2017). These are for instance the permission to access accounts, permissions to access, modify or delete storage and access to networks or the internet. 2) No advertisement Moreover, Privacy Friendly Ludo distinguishes from many other applications in the way that it completely relinquishes advertisements. Advertisement might track a user's actions. It could also shorten battery life or use mobile data. Feel free to contact us via: Bluesky - @secusoresearch.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/secusoresearch.bsky.social Mastodon - @SECUSO_Research@bawü.social https://xn--baw-joa.social/@SECUSO_Research/ Job opening - https://secuso.aifb.kit.edu/english/Job_Offers.php
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 | Interval Timer (Privacy Friendly) | 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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