# Freedom vs Eclipse

The clearest difference is rating: Eclipse at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. Eclipse also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). Freedom's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 11) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.2). 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 Eclipse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eclipse 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 11, 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 100% of Eclipse's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-screen-time-control/id6760490617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 94 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Eclipse Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884699166) |

## 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)


### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-screen-time-control/id6760490617)

This app helps reduce phone usage by making your device less engaging. It offers scheduled grayscale mode and app blocking to minimize distractions and encourage focus during designated times.

**Highlights:** Scheduled grayscale mode, App blocking, Recurring focus blocks, Temporary snooze controls, Weekly usage insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eclipse Pro: App Blocker Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Eclipse Pro: App Blocker Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Eclipse free?

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

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

Eclipse is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Eclipse averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Freedom or Eclipse have ads?

Neither Freedom nor Eclipse shows ads.

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

Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Eclipse every 2 weeks. Most recently, Freedom was updated on October 31, 2026 and Eclipse on October 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.*