# Freedom vs Focus Lock

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Lock at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Focus Lock also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Focus Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Lock 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, Focus Lock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Focus Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lock-block-apps/id6504156620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 90 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Konstantinos Meletiou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513992918) |

## 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)


### Focus Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lock-block-apps/id6504156620)

Enhance concentration and achieve goals with customizable focus timers and distraction blocking. This tool offers ambient sounds, motivational quotes, and cross-platform support to optimize your workflow for deep work or short bursts of productivity.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Customizable focus and break sessions, Ambient sounds for concentration, Motivational quotes via widgets, Cross-platform support (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Lock Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focus Lock Pro - Yearly | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Focus Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or Focus Lock?

Focus Lock is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Focus Lock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Focus Lock have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Focus Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or Focus Lock?

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and Focus Lock every 5 days. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 24, 2026 and Focus Lock on September 19, 2026.

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