# Freedom vs Mav Hub

The clearest difference is rating: Mav Hub at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Mav Hub also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (92% vs 64%). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 73). On price, update cadence, 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. Mav Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mav Hub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 6K ratings behind it against 73, 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 92% of Mav Hub's.

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, Mav Hub every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Mav Hub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[5.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mav-hub/id6670142459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Vindhya Koneru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821562976) |

## 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)


### Mav Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mav-hub/id6670142459)

Manage your school schedules, view upcoming events, and track assignments. Stay updated on daily sports, lunch menus, and house leaderboards. Connect with your school community through social features.

**Highlights:** Schedule management, Calendar preview, Assignment access, Leaderboards, Social networking, Lunch menu viewing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app performance
- 📆 Helpful for students with school schedules
- 🎨 Unique and original graphics
- 💖 Lifesaving for students
- 👍 Timely updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Limited to one schedule per account
- 🤖 Lack of customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Mav Hub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or Mav Hub?

Mav Hub is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Mav Hub averages 5.0 from 73 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Mav Hub have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Mav Hub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or Mav Hub?

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mav Hub every 3 weeks. Most recently, Freedom was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mav Hub on October 24, 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.*