Comparison

Screen Freedom vs Bonfire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Freedom

This app helps you reduce phone usage by partnering with a friend for accountability. Set screen time goals for specific apps, and they'll automatically block when you reach your limit. Your friend is notified if you try to break the goal, offering support or even the ability to deny your request.

Highlights
  • Partner accountability for screen time
  • Set app-specific time limits
  • Automatic app blocking
  • Friend notifications for goal breaks
  • Friend can deny requests to exceed limits
  • Track individual and partner streaks
  • View historical goal achievement data
Read full description

Have you ever tried to spend less time on your phone? There are so many solutions out there, but they all seem to rely on your discipline in one way or another. Although that can work for some, here at Screen Freedom we have an alternative solution: accountability! Screen Freedom allows you to partner with a friend and hold each other accountable for how much time you spend on your phones. Simply set a screen time goal, selecting the apps of your choice and choosing a daily time limit. Next, use those apps until you reach your limit, at which point they block. At this point, you can either go on living your life, adding a successful day to your screen time streak, or you can unblock your apps, at which point your friend will be notified of your decision and given the chance to reach out to you to offer support. You can also optionally give your friend the ability to deny your request to go over your goal! With Screen Freedom, you are no longer alone in your battle against the tech attempting to control your attention. Unlock the power of accountability and be amazed at how many hours you save! Key Features: - Partner with a friend, holding each other accountable for your screen time usage - Select a screen time goal, choosing what apps to track and your time limit on them - Automatically block your chosen apps when you reach your daily time limit - Notify your friend if you choose to break your daily screen time goal - Turn on accountability lock to allow your friend to accept or deny your request to exceed your screen time goal - Build your individual goal-achieved streak, as well as your cumulative streak with your partner - View your own and your partner's historical data of goal-achievement - Track your feelings at the time of breaking your screen time goal - Set downtime windows when your chosen apps are blocked regardless of how much time you have spent on them - Select apps that are always blocked regardless of whether you have reached your goal or not Note: Although data concerning whether you successfully achieved your goal is saved in the cloud to share with your partner, all specific app-usage data remains securely on your device. We take privacy very seriously and would not risk sensitive data such as this. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bonfire

This app helps reduce excessive phone usage and improve focus. It offers features like app blocking, real-time focus feedback, and progress tracking to enhance productivity and well-being. Manage your digital habits and build structured routines for a better quality of time spent on your device.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Focus reporting
  • Real-time focus score
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Digital habit management
  • Productivity enhancement
Features
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Introducing Bonfire, your new ally against excessive screen time. Aimed at reducing the average six hour daily phone usage. Yes, you will spend over six hours today looking at your phone. Bonfire helps you control your screen time to improve focus and achieve your dreams. From app restrictions to real time feedback and rewarding milestones, Bonfire is designed to boost productivity and wellness. Why Bonfire Bonfire is built on the idea that managing your digital environment can lead to meaningful improvements in daily life. It is not just about cutting down screen time, it is about improving the quality of the time you spend. Benefits of Bonfire • Improve focus and reduce distractions • Enhance productivity at work or school • Support mental wellness and stress management • Help manage ADHD related distractions • Build structured daily routines for work, sleep, and family time • Take control of your digital habits Features include • Focus Report. Track and measure your focus improvement over time • Focus Score. A real time assessment of your current focus level • App Blocker. Block a limited number of apps for free, with the option to unlock additional blocks using a premium subscription • Focus Sessions. Schedule session based app blocks to maintain deep focus Safe and private Bonfire uses Apple Screen Time APIs to monitor app usage securely. All data remains on your device to ensure privacy and safety. Download Bonfire and start building better focus today. Terms of Service https://www.bonfirefocus.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy https://www.bonfirefocus.com/privacy-policy EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Freedom4 screens
Bonfire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Freedom at 5.0 against Bonfire's 4.5. Screen Freedom also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and ads (none vs shown). Bonfire's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Screen Freedom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bonfire sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Freedom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bonfire has 68 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Screen Freedom's written reviews are positive against 63% of Bonfire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen Freedom versus Bonfire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen FreedomBonfire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.5 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings668 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmancipas, LLCOffbeat Apps LLC

Customer experience

Screen Freedom

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bonfire

All ratings65 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Freedom

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
6 purchases

Bonfire

Subscriptions6
  • Bonfire Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Bonfire Premium$9.991 Year
  • Bonfire Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Bonfire Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Bonfire Premium$59.991 Year
  • Bonfire Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Freedom free?
Screen Freedom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bonfire free?
Bonfire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Freedom or Bonfire?
Screen Freedom is rated higher. Screen Freedom averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bonfire averages 4.5 from 68 ratings.
Do Screen Freedom or Bonfire have ads?
Bonfire shows ads; Screen Freedom does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Freedom or Bonfire?
Screen Freedom ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bonfire every 6 weeks. Most recently, Screen Freedom was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bonfire on October 27, 2026.

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