# Freedom vs Patacon App

The clearest difference is rating: Patacon App at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Patacon App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 5). 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. Patacon App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Patacon App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 6.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, Patacon App every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Patacon App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patacon-app/id6756758212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Jonathan Teubal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835977760) |

## 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)


### Patacon App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patacon-app/id6756758212)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications during focus sessions. It allows you to select apps, activate focus modes, and track your progress. Designed for students, professionals, and anyone looking to reduce phone usage.

**Highlights:** Intelligent app blocking, Customizable focus profiles, Streak tracking and statistics, Strict mode for discipline, Minimalist interface, Limited emergency exits

**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 Patacon App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or Patacon App?

Patacon App is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Patacon App averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Patacon App have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Patacon App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or Patacon App?

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Patacon App every 8 days. Most recently, Freedom was updated on October 29, 2026 and Patacon App 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.*