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Head-to-head · Distraction Blocking Software

Freedom vs Jomo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Freedom #1 in Distraction Blocking Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Freedom
Jomo #12 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks apps, websites, or the entire internet
  • Syncs sessions across web, desktop, and mobile devices
  • Adds recurring schedules and Locked Mode on Premium
  • Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics
  • Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines
  • Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans
Cons
  • Advanced scheduling requires a Premium plan
  • Monthly Premium costs more than annual-billing Premium
  • Website exceptions are listed for Mac and Windows
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. FreedomDistraction Blocking Software 9.4Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. JomoDistraction Blocking Software 8.2Free plan · 3-day trial

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.

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  • 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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