Head-to-head · Distraction Blocking Software
Freedom vs Jomo
Freedom leads on 0 checks, Jomo on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFreedom · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
Freedom scores higher on our rubric for distraction blocking software: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #12.
On mobile apps, Freedom gives you Ios and android where Jomo offers Ios.
Freedom is the better fit for people needing comprehensive cross-device blocking. Jomo is the better fit for apple users wanting routines and strict limits.
- Freedom fits best
People needing comprehensive cross-device blocking
- Jomo fits best
Apple users wanting routines and strict limits
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Side by side
| Feature | Freedom 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Jomo 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Distraction Blocking Software | #12 in Distraction Blocking Software |
| Best for | People needing comprehensive cross-device blocking | Apple users wanting routines and strict limits |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3.33/mo | $14.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | 3 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days · card required | 3 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | iOS, macOS |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Freedom 4/4 · Jomo 4/4 | ||
| Scheduled blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring schedules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Locked sessions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser extensions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Block targets | Websites and apps | Websites and apps |
| Mobile apps | Ios and android | Ios |
| Devices included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Freedom is a distraction-blocking application for work, study, or personal focus. It can block selected websites, desktop and mobile apps, or the entire internet across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chrome. Custom… Read the review → |
Jomo combines screen-time tracking with distraction blocking for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It can block apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics on Mac through immediate, scheduled, recurring, or continuous rules. Users can also… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Freedom — where it wins
- Blocks apps, websites, or the entire internet
- Syncs sessions across web, desktop, and mobile devices
- Adds recurring schedules and Locked Mode on Premium
Where it doesn't
- Advanced scheduling requires a Premium plan
- Monthly Premium costs more than annual-billing Premium
- Website exceptions are listed for Mac and Windows
Jomo — where it wins
- Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics
- Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines
- Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is centered on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- The Free Plan allows only 1 Session and 1 Action or Limit
- Advanced controls require a paid plan
- Freedom9.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A cross-device blocker with scheduling, Locked Mode, and a useful free tier.
Visit FreedomFull verdict → - Jomo8.2/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial
A focused Apple-only blocker with routines, strict locks, and flexible paid plans.
Visit JomoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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