# Freedom vs PlannerNext

The clearest difference is rating: PlannerNext at 5.0 against Freedom's 4.4. PlannerNext also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). 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 PlannerNext sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlannerNext 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. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Freedom's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlannerNext's.

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, PlannerNext fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | PlannerNext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/plannernext/id6761394215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Alisha Pokhrel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889323586) |

## 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)


### PlannerNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plannernext/id6761394215)

Organize your goals and break them into actionable steps using voice commands. This intelligent assistant helps you stay consistent with daily tasks and long-term ambitions.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated planning, Goal organization, Actionable step breakdown, Task consistency tracking, Long-term ambition management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlennerNext Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PlennerNext Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PlennerNext Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is PlannerNext free?

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

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

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

### Do Freedom or PlannerNext have ads?

Neither Freedom nor PlannerNext shows ads.

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

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and PlannerNext fortnightly. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 26, 2026 and PlannerNext on September 18, 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.*