# Freedom vs App/Website Blocker

The clearest difference is monetization model: App/Website Blocker at free with in-app purchases against Freedom's subscription. App/Website Blocker also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 26) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Freedom sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and App/Website Blocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App/Website Blocker 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 26, 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 88% of App/Website Blocker's.

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, App/Website Blocker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | App/Website Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appwebsite-blocker-lockchest/id6477859494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Gridus Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636121761) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedom

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

**Currently charting:** #182 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)


### App/Website Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appwebsite-blocker-lockchest/id6477859494)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers multiple modes to manage your usage, including instant blocking, scheduled blocking, and daily limits, promoting a healthier digital lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Instant blocking timer, Scheduled app blocking, Daily usage limits, Privacy-focused data storage, Utilizes Screen Time technology

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is App/Website Blocker free?

App/Website Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or App/Website Blocker?

App/Website Blocker is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while App/Website Blocker averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do Freedom or App/Website Blocker have ads?

Neither Freedom nor App/Website Blocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or App/Website Blocker?

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and App/Website Blocker every 4 days. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 24, 2026 and App/Website Blocker on September 23, 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.*