# Screen Freedom vs Bonfire

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Freedom | Bonfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-freedom/id1642737751/reviews)** | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonfire-screen-time-blocker/id6498787504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emancipas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642737753) | [Offbeat Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694629081) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Freedom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-freedom/id1642737751)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Bonfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonfire-screen-time-blocker/id6498787504)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonfire Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Bonfire Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*