Cold Turkey vs Install-Block

Cold Turkey — Cold Turkey is a productivity software that helps people stay focused and avoid distractions by blocking websites and apps for set periods of time. It can block distracting websites, lock users out of

Install-Block — Install-Block is an open source browser extension that blocks unwanted software bundles and stops sneaky installers. It detects potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and stops them from being installed

Cold Turkey offers Website and app blocking, Scheduled blocking, Productivity tracking, Distraction-free writing mode, Blocklist sharing, while Install-Block provides Blocks unwanted bundled software during installs, Prevents sneaky installers from slipping in PUPs without consent, Open source browser extension available for Chrome and Firefox, Customizable allow/block lists for controlling what gets installed, Lightweight and easy to use.

Cold Turkey stands out for Simple and easy to use interface, Powerful blocking capabilities, Free version available; Install-Block is known for Free and open source, Effective at blocking bundleware and PUPs, Increases transparency in installers.

Feature	Cold Turkey	Install-Block
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Productivity	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

Cold Turkey

Description: Cold Turkey is a productivity software that helps people stay focused and avoid distractions by blocking websites and apps for set periods of time. It can block distracting websites, lock users out of their computer for breaks, and track productivity analytics.

Install-Block

Description: Install-Block is an open source browser extension that blocks unwanted software bundles and stops sneaky installers. It detects potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and stops them from being installed without the user's consent during software setup wizards.

Key Features Comparison

Cold Turkey Features

• Website and app blocking
• Scheduled blocking
• Productivity tracking
• Distraction-free writing mode
• Blocklist sharing
• Cross-device sync

Install-Block Features

• Blocks unwanted bundled software during installs
• Prevents sneaky installers from slipping in PUPs without consent
• Open source browser extension available for Chrome and Firefox
• Customizable allow/block lists for controlling what gets installed
• Lightweight and easy to use

Pros & Cons Analysis

Cold Turkey

Pros

• Simple and easy to use interface
• Powerful blocking capabilities
• Free version available
• Syncs across devices
• Open source

Cons

• No mobile app
• Can be circumvented
• Lacks some customization options

Install-Block

Pros

• Free and open source
• Effective at blocking bundleware and PUPs
• Increases transparency in installers
• Gives user control over unwanted programs
• Easy to install browser extension

Cons

• Manual configuration required for allow/block lists
• May break some installers that rely on bundles
• Only available as browser extension, no standalone app
• Requires active blocking for full protection

Pricing Comparison

Cold Turkey

• Free
• Paid

Install-Block

• Open Source