# Freedom vs Pomomento

The clearest difference is rating: Pomomento at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Pomomento also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 1) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 Pomomento sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomomento holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 5.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, Pomomento every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Pomomento |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomomento-pomodoro-timer/id6757925351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Gil Hakemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536957400) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedom

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

**Currently charting:** #183 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)


### Pomomento

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomomento-pomodoro-timer/id6757925351)

This app helps you build focus through customizable timed sessions. It offers multiple focus modes, including a unique momentum-building approach, and allows you to block distracting apps. Track your progress and earn rest as you concentrate.

**Highlights:** Momentum Mode for gradual focus increase, Classic Pomodoro and Flowtime modes, Customizable focus profiles, Automatic rest tracking, Distracting app blocking, Lock Screen and Live Activities integration

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomomento Premium - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pomomento Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pomomento Premium - Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Pomomento Premium - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Pomomento Premium - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Pomomento free?

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

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

Pomomento is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Pomomento averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Pomomento have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Pomomento shows ads.

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

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and Pomomento every 5 days. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pomomento on September 23, 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.*