# Freedom vs Focus Kitty

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Kitty at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Focus Kitty also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). 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 Focus Kitty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Kitty 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 2 weeks, Focus Kitty every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Focus Kitty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/focus-kitty-pomodoro-timer/id6760222230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 93 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Manas Protim Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874045189) |

## 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)


### Focus Kitty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-kitty-pomodoro-timer/id6760222230)

This app provides a charming virtual cat companion to enhance focus sessions. It features a simple Pomodoro timer, task management, and ambient sounds to make studying or working more engaging and less isolating. Personalize your experience with unlockable customizations.

**Highlights:** Virtual cat companion, Simple Pomodoro timer, Built-in task list, Insightful statistics, Background ambient sounds, Customizable themes and cats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Kitty Pro : Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Focus Kitty Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Focus Kitty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or Focus Kitty?

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

### Do Freedom or Focus Kitty have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Focus Kitty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or Focus Kitty?

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus Kitty every 3 weeks. Most recently, Freedom was updated on October 17, 2026 and Focus Kitty on October 9, 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.*