# Freedom vs BeTimeful

The clearest difference is rating: Freedom at 4.4 against BeTimeful's 4.0. Freedom also leads on ratings volume (5.9K vs 87) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). 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 BeTimeful sells 6 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 5.9K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Freedom's written reviews are positive against 71% of BeTimeful's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, BeTimeful fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | BeTimeful |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews)** | [4.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betimeful-screen-time-20/id1599021847/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Be Timeful Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576212134) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedom

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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)


### BeTimeful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betimeful-screen-time-20/id1599021847)

This app helps you stay focused by removing distracting elements from social media and YouTube, allowing you to use them intentionally. It offers smart time limits and integration with your calendar to manage your usage effectively.

**Highlights:** Removes distracting elements from social media, Smart time limits, Google Calendar integration, Auto Discipline Mode, Unlimited blocking

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly BeTimeful Pro Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly BeTimeful Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual BeTimeful Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| 12 Months BeTimeful Pro Access | $59.99 | per year |
| BeTimeful Pro (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual BeTimeful Pro | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for reducing screen time
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Blocks apps effectively
- 💡 Useful break timer feature
- 👍 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent app blocking
- 🔒 Unclear subscription management
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🐛 Feedless Instagram not available
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App not working properly after breaks
- White screen on app opening
- Safari extension no longer working
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

**Requested features**

- Feedless option for more apps
- Scheduling to automatically hide apps
- Free version with more functionality
- Ability to modify feeds for free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is BeTimeful free?

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

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

Freedom is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while BeTimeful averages 4.0 from 87 ratings.

### Do Freedom or BeTimeful have ads?

Neither Freedom nor BeTimeful shows ads.

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

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and BeTimeful fortnightly. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 26, 2026 and BeTimeful on August 30, 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.*