Liberate vs Progress
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Liberate
This app helps users reduce web distractions by blocking access to specified websites for a set period. It offers a simple, three-step process to create a blacklist and set an end date for blocking, encouraging users to be more productive.
- Block websites in Safari
- Set end dates for blocking
- Create custom blacklists
- Reduce web distractions
- Increase productivity
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Do you want to quit being distracted by your phone? Liberate will help you unshackle and start producing more than you consume. Pick the sites and apps that steal your time, then choose how strict to be: • Block: everything stays blocked until the end time you set • Schedule: blocks start and stop by themselves on the days and hours you choose • Limit: give apps a set amount of time, or a number of opens, each day or week. Use it up and they're blocked until it resets Blocked means blocked. You can't visit those sites in Safari or open those apps until the block ends or the limit resets. For real emergencies there's one Emergency Unblock every 7 days; otherwise, no take-backs ~(‾▿‾)~ One purchase. No subscription, no account, no data collected.
Progress
This app allows you to document your personal growth and skill development through daily video uploads. Create dedicated timelines for each journey and relive your progress with high-quality playback. It offers a simple interface and motivational reminders to help you stay committed to your goals.
- Daily video uploads
- Create dedicated journey timelines
- High-quality video playback
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Motivational reminders
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Progress is not just another daily tracker; it’s a window into your life’s most transformative journeys. We believe that every step forward, no matter how small, is a story worth telling. Key Features: - Daily Video Uploads: Chronicle every day of your journey. Whether it’s learning a new instrument, mastering a craft, getting fit, or any personal endeavor, capture it all. - Create Journeys: Every new skill, project, or challenge gets its dedicated timeline. Watch as your series of daily moments come together to showcase your evolution. - High-Quality Playback: Experience your memories in HD. Relive those moments just as vividly as you remember them. What Makes Progress Special? - Simplicity at its Core: A clean, intuitive interface makes it easy to stay committed. No clutter. Just focus on your journey. - Motivational Reminders: We’ll give you gentle nudges to keep you going. Because every day matters. Join the Movement In a world constantly seeking instant gratification, we’re bringing back the joy of the journey. The pride in perseverance. The thrill of progress. One day, one video at a time. Download Progress and start capturing your story today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progress at none against Liberate's 3. Progress also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Liberate's advantage is ratings volume (866 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Liberate sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Progress asks for nothing beyond the download.
Progress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liberate has 866 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Liberate ships an update every 2 weeks, Progress daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Liberate | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (866 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 866 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jordan Carney | Eric Liu |
Customer experience
Liberate
Progress
Bugs and requests
Liberate
Reported bugs
3 issues- Not blocking websites as configured
- Stopped working after iOS 18.4 update
- Incompatible with iOS 18.4
Requested features
6 requests- Allow setting different block times for each website
- Add password protection
- Implement allow lists instead of block lists
- Add iCloud sync and automation features
- Provide more blocking options (e.g. block by keyword)
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- Add app blocking functionality
Progress
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Liberate
- Coffee Tip$1.99
- Burrito Tip$4.99
- Pizza Tip$9.99
Progress
No in-app purchases









