# Freedom vs Screen Time Control App

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Control App at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Screen Time Control App also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 2) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Screen Time Control App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time Control App 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, Screen Time Control App daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Screen Time Control App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-app/id6758152591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedom

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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)


### Screen Time Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-app/id6758152591)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and providing insights into your usage. Set schedules for app blocking and receive motivational reminders to encourage a healthier digital balance and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** App Blocking, Scheduled Blocking, Instant Category Blocking, Usage Insights, Motivational Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenTimeControl Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ScreenTimeControl Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| ScreenTimeControl Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control App free?

Screen Time Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or Screen Time Control App?

Screen Time Control App is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Screen Time Control App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Screen Time Control App have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Screen Time Control App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or Screen Time Control App?

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and Screen Time Control App daily. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screen Time Control App on August 13, 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.*