# Liberate vs Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher at 100% against Liberate's 46%. Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Liberate's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (868 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Liberate is free to download; Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher costs $4.99 up front. Liberate sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liberate has 868 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Liberate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher's.

Liberate ships an update weekly, Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Liberate | Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liberate-screen-time-control/id1214636633/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-cms-editor-and-publisher/id6759520730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **868** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/549518152) | [VERSIONPRIME LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536402386) |

## What reviewers say

### Liberate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liberate-screen-time-control/id1214636633)

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.

**Highlights:** Block websites in Safari, Set end dates for blocking, Create custom blacklists, Reduce web distractions, Increase productivity

**Features:** Safari Extension, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple app
- 💰 Cheap
- ✅ Works well
- 🔒 Blocks websites effectively
- 📆 Allows setting time limits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔓 Easy to bypass
- 🚫 Doesn't block in Chrome
- 🚫 Doesn't block apps
- 🚫 Only blocks in Safari

**Reported bugs**

- Not blocking websites as configured
- Stopped working after iOS 18.4 update
- Incompatible with iOS 18.4

**Requested features**

- 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)


### Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-cms-editor-and-publisher/id6759520730)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows Ghost blog owners to write, format, and publish posts directly from their iPhone using markdown. It supports image uploads and syncs instantly with any Ghost instance, prioritizing user privacy by keeping credentials on the device.

**Highlights:** Markdown formatting, Image uploads, Instant publishing, Draft saving, Post scheduling, Direct Ghost API sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Liberate free?

Liberate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher free?

Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Liberate or Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher?

Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher is rated higher. Liberate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 868 ratings, while Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Liberate or Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher have ads?

Neither Liberate nor Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Liberate or Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher?

Liberate ships an update weekly, and Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher every 4 days. Most recently, Liberate was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*