# Freedom vs Clodo

The clearest difference is rating: Clodo at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Clodo also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). Freedom's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Clodo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clodo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 5.9K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Clodo's.

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, Clodo every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Clodo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clodo-focus-more/id6475808731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Sahastra Bhadana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725260203) |

## 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)


### Clodo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clodo-focus-more/id6475808731)

This app helps you reduce social media addiction by requiring you to take a photo of something outside your room to unlock your apps. It encourages interaction with your environment and improves focus and productivity.

**Highlights:** Photo unlock for app access, App and site blocking, Screen time management, Strict mode for settings, Customizable app restrictions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $3.99 | per month |
| All Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Emergency Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Clodo free?

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

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

Clodo is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Clodo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Clodo have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Clodo shows ads.

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

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and Clodo every 8 months. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 26, 2026 and Clodo on September 25, 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.*