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Head-to-head · Focus Tools

Freedom vs AppBlock

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Freedom #1 in Focus Tools 8.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Freedom
AppBlock #8 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AppBlock

Freedom leads on 0 checks, AppBlock on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFreedom · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Freedom scores higher on our rubric for focus tools: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Freedom is the better fit for cross-device blocking across desktop and mobile. AppBlock is the better fit for people who want scheduled blocking on phones.

  • Freedom fits best

    Cross-device blocking across desktop and mobile

  • AppBlock fits best

    People who want scheduled blocking on phones

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Side by side

Feature Freedom 8.9/10 Visit ↗ AppBlock 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #1 in Focus Tools #8 in Focus Tools
Best for Cross-device blocking across desktop and mobile People who want scheduled blocking on phones
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $3.33/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days · card required 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Freedom 0/4 · AppBlock 0/4
Website blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
App blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Focus timer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Session reports Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks websites, apps, or the entire internet across devices
  • Syncs sessions and supports recurring schedules and Locked Mode
  • Works across desktop, mobile, web, and major browser extensions
  • Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi.
  • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers.
  • Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.
Cons
  • Advanced scheduling and Locked Mode require a paid plan
  • Monthly Premium costs more than annual billing
  • Free trial requires a card and support is not available 24/7
  • Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode.
  • Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features.
  • Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.
Our verdict

Freedom is a distraction-blocking app for people who want structured focus during work, study, or personal time. It can block selected websites, desktop and mobile apps, or the entire internet, while synchronizing sessions across supported…

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AppBlock helps people limit distracting apps and websites, including specific URLs and keywords, across phones and supported browsers. Its combination of immediate blocking, recurring schedules, usage limits, and reports suits personal…

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  1. FreedomFocus Tools 8.9Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. AppBlockFocus Tools 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Freedom — where it wins

    • Blocks websites, apps, or the entire internet across devices
    • Syncs sessions and supports recurring schedules and Locked Mode
    • Works across desktop, mobile, web, and major browser extensions

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced scheduling and Locked Mode require a paid plan
    • Monthly Premium costs more than annual billing
    • Free trial requires a card and support is not available 24/7

  • AppBlock — where it wins

    • Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi.
    • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers.
    • Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode.
    • Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features.
    • Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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