# Freedom vs AiCoach

The clearest difference is rating: AiCoach at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.5. AiCoach also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 15) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

AiCoach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 6.1K ratings behind it against 15, 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 100% of AiCoach's.

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, AiCoach every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | AiCoach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aicoach-make-better-decisions/id6755893127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Next Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/341149537) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedom

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

**Currently charting:** #165 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)


### AiCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aicoach-make-better-decisions/id6755893127)

This app acts as a personal trainer for your mind, helping you build mental strength, stay disciplined, and train smarter. It provides personalized coaching to help you recover from stress, stay accountable, and adapt to your needs.

**Highlights:** Build mental strength, Recover from stress, Stay disciplined, Personalized coaching, Accountability partner

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is AiCoach free?

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

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

AiCoach is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while AiCoach averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Freedom or AiCoach have ads?

Neither Freedom nor AiCoach shows ads.

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

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and AiCoach every 3 days. Most recently, Freedom was updated on November 5, 2026 and AiCoach on November 5, 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.*