# Freedom vs Blok

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blok at free with in-app purchases against Freedom's subscription. Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 733) and review sentiment (64% vs 54%). On price, rating, 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 Blok sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blok holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 5.9K ratings behind it against 733, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Freedom's written reviews are positive against 54% of Blok's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Blok |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[4.6 (733 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blok-screen-time-blocker/id6477306136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 733 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 90 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Just Commit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728924886) |

## 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)


### Blok

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blok-screen-time-blocker/id6477306136)

This app works with a physical device to help you block distracting apps and websites. It allows you to select which apps to block, tap a device to activate focus mode, and set custom schedules for different activities. Reclaim your time and boost productivity by minimizing digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Customizable app blocking, Tap-to-block technology, Focus modes for schedules, Secure and private data storage, Reclaim time and boost productivity

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blok Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Blok Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Blok Membership | $34.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Blok Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Single Emergency Unblok | $4.99 | one-time |
| Three Emergency Unbloks | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life-changing
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Helps with discipline and focus
- 💡 Clever physical barrier concept
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, unreliable, and inconsistent
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Subscription required
- 🐛 Scanning and detection issues
- 🐛 Scheduling problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing
- Inconsistent blocking and unblocking of apps
- Issues with card/magnet detection and functionality
- Problems with account management and subscription

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple schedules per day
- Improve app categorization and blocking
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Blok free?

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

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

Blok is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Blok averages 4.6 from 733 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Blok have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Blok shows ads.

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

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and Blok every 9 days. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blok on September 18, 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.*