# Freedom vs Momentum

The clearest difference is rating: Freedom at 4.4 against Momentum's 3.8. Freedom also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 100). Momentum's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Freedom sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Momentum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Freedom holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 6K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Freedom's written reviews are positive against 62% of Momentum's.

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, Momentum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Momentum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews)** | [3.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momentum/id1564329434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 94 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Momentum Dashboard Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564329436) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228)

This app helps you block distracting apps and websites to improve focus and productivity. Schedule blocking sessions across all your devices to build better screen time habits and reclaim productive hours.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Schedule blocking sessions, Sync across all devices, Block the internet, Locked Mode for habit commitment, Focus sounds

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Freedom Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Freedom Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Freedom Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Freedom Forever | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking distractions
- 👍 Customizable blocklists
- 🔒 Locked mode prevents bypassing
- 💡 Cross-device sync
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent blocking, doesn't always work as expected
- 🐛 Scheduled sessions don't always start automatically
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🔒 Easy to bypass by disabling VPN or deleting app
- 👎 Limited app blocking on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks unintended apps/websites
- Fails to block certain apps like Facebook, Instagram
- Doesn't work in low power mode on iOS

**Requested features**

- Allow specific app whitelisting
- Add time limit/usage tracking features
- Improve scheduling options (e.g. by day, not just time)
- Better integration with mobile OS features (e.g. iOS Screen Time)


### Momentum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momentum/id1564329434)

Enhance your new tab page with a focus-driven start screen. Get daily inspiration, manage tasks, and access quick links, all while enjoying beautiful nature photos and quotes.

**Highlights:** Daily inspiring photo, quote, and mantra, Task reminders and to-do list manager, Website and app shortcuts, Local weather information, Customizable dashboard, Focus-driving soundscapes, Pomodoro timer

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Momentum Plus - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Momentum Plus - Yearly | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful and aesthetic design
- 🔓 Helpful productivity features
- 👍 Inspiring daily quotes and images
- ✨ Great browser start page replacement
- 💡 Useful to-do list and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires account login
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options in free version
- 🌐 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and frequent log-outs
- Tab reloading problems
- Incompatibility with certain Safari features
- RAM usage issues on M1 Macs

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple languages
- Integrate with popular task management apps
- Allow customization of background images
- Improve sync between devices
- Add more widgets and productivity tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Momentum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or Momentum?

Freedom is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Momentum averages 3.8 from 100 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Momentum have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Momentum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or Momentum?

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Momentum every 3 weeks. Most recently, Freedom was updated on October 25, 2026 and Momentum on October 24, 2026.

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