When comparing Momentum vs SprintWork Distraction Blocker, the Slant community recommends Momentum for most people. In the question“What are the best productivity tools for entrepreneurs and self-employed people?” Momentum is ranked 7th while SprintWork Distraction Blocker is ranked 19th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Specifically designed for GTD
Pro Automated Next Steps
Next steps have a separate view. Tasks can be updated sequentially or parallel.
Pro Projects and Tasks can be endlessly nested
You can nest multiple projects with tasks, there is no limit.
Pro Has an offline mode
No permanent internet connection needed.
Pro Cross-platform
Web-based, progressive-web-app (PWA).
Pro Realtime synch
Data instantly updates on all devices.
Pro Clean design
Lots of space helps focus on the tasks.
Pro Very difficult to turn off or disable
No way to turn it off when in lock down mode. Doesn't appear in task manager or installed programs.
Pro Usage reports
Records active and idle computer usage time and time spent on games/websites.
Pro Games restrictions
Limits time spent playing games.
Pro Wildcard support
Easy to configure blocking, wildcards can be used to block several variations of website and can block keywords.
Pro Multiple blocking lists
Has multiple website blocking lists for fine-tuning blocking.
Cons
Con Beta interface is confusing for first-timers
The interface is very opinionated (this is a good thing). But it is not obvious how to map user's own GTD variant onto the one the author has in mind. Maybe after it is in production, there will be better on-boarding.
Con No native apps
Con In Beta (development)
