Comparison

Freedom vs Detach

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

Detach

This app blocks distracting applications with a simple physical action. Tap your phone on a focus tag to instantly start a focus session and remove apps that pull your attention away, creating a barrier to endless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Instantly block distracting apps
  • Start focus mode with a simple tap
  • Choose which apps to block
  • Reduce screen time and stop endless scrolling
  • Build healthier phone habits
  • Private and secure data
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https://getdetach.app Most screen time apps rely on willpower. Detach doesn’t. Detach blocks distracting apps with a simple physical action. Tap your phone on a focus tag to instantly start a focus session and remove the apps that pull your attention away. No timers. No complicated settings. Just a small action that makes it harder to fall back into endless scrolling. HOW DETACH WORKS Choose the apps that distract you most Social media, games, news, or anything else. Tap your focus tag Detach instantly blocks those apps and notifications. Stay focused Your phone stays distraction-free until you tap again. That small physical step creates a barrier between you and your distractions. DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE Studying Tap your phone at your desk to block social media while studying. Deep Work Start a focus session before an important task and eliminate interruptions. Reading and Writing Keep your phone distraction-free while you concentrate. Family Time Block notifications and stay present with the people around you. FEATURES • Instantly block distracting apps • Start focus mode with a simple tap • Choose which apps to block • Reduce screen time and stop endless scrolling • Build healthier phone habits • Private and secure — your data stays on your device TAKE BACK YOUR ATTENTION Detach helps you spend less time scrolling and more time doing what actually matters. Whether you're studying, working, reading, or spending time with friends and family, Detach helps you stay present and focused. Start detaching from distractions today.

Screenshots

Freedom4 screens
Detach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Detach at none against Freedom's 6. Detach also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 64%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 80). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Detach asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Detach holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 6.1K ratings behind it against 80, 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 98% of Detach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, Detach every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Freedom versus Detach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreedomDetach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.1K ratings)4.9 (80 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews97.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.1K — better80
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsEric Factor

Customer experience

Freedom

All ratings6,059 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews1,381 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative28.2%

Detach

All ratings80 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%

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)

Detach

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

Detach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freedom free?
Freedom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detach free?
Detach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Freedom or Detach?
Detach is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Detach averages 4.9 from 80 ratings.
Do Freedom or Detach have ads?
Neither Freedom nor Detach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freedom or Detach?
Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Detach every 10 days. Most recently, Freedom was updated on November 7, 2026 and Detach on November 5, 2026.

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