# Freedom vs Simple Path

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Path at none against Freedom's 1. Freedom's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Freedom sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $229.99 per year. Simple Path asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Freedom against 5.0 for Simple Path. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Freedom ships an update every 6 months, Simple Path every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | Simple Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-365/id1482873881/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-path/id1506728797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Full Recovery Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474606642) | [CatalystXL, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371292829) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-365/id1482873881)

This comprehensive digital program offers addiction recovery tools and exercises in a private, accessible format. It provides daily video content, self-reflective activities, and a support meeting manager to aid in achieving and maintaining sobriety.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive 28-day recovery program, 500+ daily video and interactive library, Self-reflective activities for root causes, 365-day subscription to recovery tools, Local addiction support meeting manager, Personalized action plan design, Progress tracker and goal accomplishment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription. | $229.99 | per year |


### Simple Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-path/id1506728797)

This app provides information on substance abuse recovery programs and facility services. It offers resources for individuals seeking help, alumni staying connected, and staff onboarding and updates.

**Highlights:** Learn about recovery services, View testimonials, Virtual facility tour, Meet the team, Alumni event updates, Daily encouragement and assignments, Staff onboarding and policies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

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

### Is Simple Path free?

Simple Path is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or Simple Path?

Freedom and Simple Path are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Freedom or Simple Path have ads?

Simple Path shows ads; Freedom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or Simple Path?

Freedom ships an update every 6 months, and Simple Path every 4 months. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 9, 2026 and Simple Path on July 5, 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.*