Comparison

Freedom vs Stowbox

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

Stowbox

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Keep proof of purchase ready before something breaks. Stowbox is a private, offline receipt scanner and warranty tracker for iPhone. Scan or import receipts, warranty cards, service records, manuals, PDFs, and serial-plate photos. Keep every document together under the product it belongs to, then find it in seconds when you need a repair or warranty claim. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No account or sign-up • No cloud storage or email scanning • No analytics, telemetry, ads, or subscription • No network requests • Optional Face ID, Touch ID, or device-passcode lock ADD DOCUMENTS FAST • Capture a paper receipt with the camera • Import photos and PDFs from Photos or Files • Select several documents and file them under one product • Add warranty details manually when you prefer • Send documents to Stowbox from the iOS share sheet ON-DEVICE SCANNING Stowbox uses Apple Vision on your iPhone to suggest the purchase date and product details. Nothing is uploaded for processing. Review or correct every suggestion before saving. TRACK WARRANTY COVERAGE Add the purchase date and warranty length, and Stowbox calculates the expiry date. See Active, Expiring Soon, Expired, or Unknown at a glance, and sort purchases on the coverage timeline. GET LOCAL REMINDERS Turn on optional notifications before a warranty ends, while there may still be time to make a claim. Reminders are scheduled on your iPhone; no push server is involved. FIND EVERY RECORD Search by product, brand, retailer, model, filename, or document type. Store receipts, warranty cards, service records, and manuals together, then swipe through every saved image. KEEP CONTROL OF YOUR DATA Export a portable backup whenever you choose and restore it later. Erase the entire vault, including original files, at any time. Made for appliances, electronics, furniture, phones, tools, and other purchases worth protecting. No ads. No subscription. No account. Stowbox never uploads your documents. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ideaforgelabs-stowbox/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/ideaforgelabs-stowbox/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Freedom4 screens
Stowbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stowbox at none against Freedom's 6. Freedom's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked). 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. Stowbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Freedom versus Stowbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreedomStowbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#179 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsVedant Solanki

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)

Stowbox

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

Stowbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freedom free?
Freedom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stowbox free?
Stowbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freedom or Stowbox have ads?
Neither Freedom nor Stowbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freedom or Stowbox?
Freedom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stowbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Freedom was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stowbox on October 31, 2026.

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