Comparison

Freedom vs Step Habits

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Freedom

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
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Block distracting apps and websites so you can focus, be more productive, and build better screen time habits. We've built the world's best app and website blocker, trusted by over 3 million individuals and teams to deliver focused attention for the things that matter most. During a Freedom session, when you attempt to open an app or website on your blocklist, Freedom blocks the app from opening and displays a peaceful green screen - reminding you that you're currently free of that distraction. Freedom users report gaining an average of 2.5 hours of productive time every day. They're more fulfilled, happier with work and family life, and have a healthier relationship with their technology. Schedule a Freedom app blocking session to start automatically when you need it – for complete, seamless control over distractions. Because Freedom works across all your devices, you'll feel confident knowing you're in complete control. We call it mindful productivity. There's no limit to the number of devices (including phones, tablets, and computers) you can connect to Freedom, so you can block apps and websites regardless of where you are or what you're doing. You'll stay focused, productive, and distraction-free. "Our favorite distraction-killing app blocker." – Lifehacker "One antidote to the always-on life is Freedom…" – Time Magazine "As Freedom shows, the solution to the problems created by technology isn't anti-technology, but more and better technology." – Huffington Post "Freedom has garnered celeb fans like Dave Eggers, Nick Hornby, Seth Godin, and Nora Ephron." – Mashable PEACE OF MIND - COVER EVERY DEVICE - For one price, Freedom covers all your devices (phones, tablets, and computers) with our powerful distraction-blocking technology. TURN OFF THE NOISE - BLOCK APPS and WEBSITES - Block distracting apps and websites for as long as you want. Select from a pre-made blocklist or create a custom blocklist of your time-consuming distractions. EXPERIENCE TOTAL PEACE - BLOCK THE INTERNET - Block the internet with a single button. Enjoy peace, quiet, and focus, away from all distractions. Freedom won't block important texts or calls, so you can enjoy offline time knowing you can be reached if need be! SMART COVERAGE - SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES - Distractions aren't limited to your phone! Sync block sessions to your phones, tablets, and computers. There's no limit to the number of devices you can use. CREATE GOOD HABITS - USE POWERFUL SCHEDULING - Schedule your blocks now, later, or create recurring blocks to help make focus and productivity a habit. LOCKED MODE - Use Locked Mode to commit to breaking bad digital habits and addictions. FOCUS SOUNDS - Free audio tracks give you an assortment of music, café, office, and nature sounds to help you stay focused and productive, no matter where you are. We're excited about helping you be the best version of yourself. We're continually building new tools - and they're always included in your subscription. We've also got a great Perks program which offers discounts on top productivity products. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS We’re confident that you’ll love Freedom, but just so you can be sure, we offer a 7-day free trial of Freedom Premium. After that it’s only $39.99 per year. Many Freedom users tell us it pays for itself within a few days! These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your Freedom subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Terms and Conditions - https://freedom.to/terms Privacy Policy - https://freedom.to/privacy Thank you!

About

Step Habits

This AI coach helps you achieve personal goals across all areas of your life, from health to academics. It offers proactive, adaptive encouragement and tracks your progress automatically. You can even have voice conversations or send images for quick updates.

Highlights
  • Universal goal tracking
  • Proactive AI coaching
  • Adaptive encouragement
  • Calendar integration
  • Voice conversations
  • Image progress tracking
Features
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Step is the universal AI coach that helps you achieve your personal goals. We believe that your goals are inherently connected. So unlike specialized coaching apps that only understand one area of your life, Step was designed to work across every priority you have. Key Features: Automatic Tracking: Set any objective—health, budgeting, academics—Step tracks all of your progress. Coaching That's Proactive, Not Just Reactive: Step is an on-demand coach that gives advice whenever you ask, but it also initiates conversations and follows up when it thinks you need a gentle nudge. Adaptive Encouragement: Step learns from your progress and conversations to provide motivation and accountability that's uniquely tailored to you. Calendar Integration: Linking Step with your schedule allows it to reach out at the best times, keeping you on track no matter how busy life gets. Voice Mode: You can hold full voice conversations with Step. Images: Send Step photos or screenshots to quickly track progress that's showcased in an image, like the scale weight from your morning weigh-in. With Step, you can finally get help in the areas that are most important to you. So let's grow together, step by step!

Screenshots

Freedom4 screens
Step Habits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Step Habits at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Step Habits also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Freedom sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Step Habits asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Step Habits 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 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, Step Habits every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Freedom versus Step Habits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreedomStep Habits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsStep Habits, Inc.

Customer experience

Freedom

All ratings6,006 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews1,368 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative28.3%

Step Habits

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Freedom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blocks unintended apps/websites
  • Fails to block certain apps like Facebook, Instagram
  • Doesn't work in low power mode on iOS

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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)

Step Habits

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Freedom

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Freedom Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Freedom Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Freedom Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Freedom Forever$199.00
None

Step Habits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freedom free?
Freedom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Habits free?
Step Habits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Freedom or Step Habits?
Step Habits is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Step Habits averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Freedom or Step Habits have ads?
Neither Freedom nor Step Habits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freedom or Step Habits?
Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step Habits every 2 months. Most recently, Freedom was updated on October 24, 2026 and Step Habits on October 24, 2026.

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