# Freedom vs PushToPlay

The clearest difference is monetization model: PushToPlay at free with in-app purchases against Freedom's subscription. PushToPlay also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 27) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). 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 PushToPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Freedom against 4.5 for PushToPlay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 5.9K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Freedom's written reviews are positive against 50% of PushToPlay's.

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, PushToPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | PushToPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[4.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushtoplay-reduce-screen-time/id6670372672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 90 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Jai Chawla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762338285) |

## 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)


### PushToPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushtoplay-reduce-screen-time/id6670372672)

This app transforms screen time management into a fitness challenge. It blocks distracting apps and requires users to complete pushups, counted by advanced AI camera technology, to unlock them. It helps build healthier digital habits and a consistent exercise routine.

**Highlights:** Block apps with pushups, AI camera pushup counting, Custom blocking schedules, Digital detox, Gamified self-improvement, Usage analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is PushToPlay free?

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

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

PushToPlay is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while PushToPlay averages 4.5 from 27 ratings.

### Do Freedom or PushToPlay have ads?

Neither Freedom nor PushToPlay shows ads.

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

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and PushToPlay every 2 days. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 26, 2026 and PushToPlay on July 20, 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.*