# Freedom vs Leapmonth

The clearest difference is rating: Freedom at 4.5 against Leapmonth's 3.7. Freedom also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Leapmonth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Freedom sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Leapmonth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Freedom holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 6.1K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Leapmonth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, Leapmonth every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Leapmonth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leapmonth-challenge-yourself/id1617085075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Leapmonth Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550180013) |

## 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)


### Leapmonth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leapmonth-challenge-yourself/id1617085075)

This app guides users through lifestyle challenges inspired by mentors. Daily video guidance and community accountability help users achieve personal growth over 7 to 29 days. Track progress and transform your life with structured daily actions.

**Highlights:** Mentor-inspired lifestyle challenges, Daily video guidance, Community accountability, Progress tracking, Photo/video check-ins, 7-29 day transformation programs

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Leapmonth free?

Leapmonth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Freedom is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Leapmonth averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Leapmonth have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Leapmonth shows ads.

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

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Leapmonth every 5 weeks. Most recently, Freedom was updated on November 9, 2026 and Leapmonth on November 3, 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.*