Head-to-head · Screen Time Management Apps
Freedom vs StayFree
Freedom leads on 0 checks, StayFree on 4, and 1 is 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 · 5.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresStayFree · 4 of 4
Our editors rank Freedom at #1 and StayFree at #6 for screen time management apps; StayFree has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
StayFree offers usage reports; Freedom doesn't publish it. StayFree offers application limits; Freedom doesn't publish it. StayFree offers scheduled limits; Freedom doesn't publish it. StayFree offers focus sessions; Freedom doesn't publish it.
Freedom is the better fit for cross-device blocking across nearly every platform. StayFree is the better fit for free cross-platform usage tracking and limits.
- Freedom fits best
Cross-device blocking across nearly every platform
- StayFree fits best
Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits
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Side by side
| Feature | Freedom 5.8/10 Visit ↗ | StayFree —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.8 | — |
| Ranking | #1 in Screen Time Management Apps | #6 in Screen Time Management Apps |
| Best for | Cross-device blocking across nearly every platform | Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Freedom 0/4 · StayFree 4/4 | ||
| Usage reports | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Application limits | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Scheduled limits | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Focus sessions | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Devices included | Not published | Not published |
| Supported platforms | Not published | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Wear OS |
| Usage history retention | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Freedom is a distraction-blocking application for work, study, or personal focus. It can block selected apps, websites, or the entire internet across Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chromebook, and Linux devices. Browser extensions support… Read the review → |
StayFree is a screen time management app for people who want to understand and reduce device usage across phones, computers, browsers, and Wear OS. It records app and website activity, presents usage history through charts and statistics,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Freedom — where it wins
- Blocks apps, websites, or the entire internet
- Syncs sessions across desktop, mobile, and browser extensions
- Premium adds recurring schedules and Locked Mode
Where it doesn't
- Premium costs $8.99 per month on monthly billing
- Advanced scheduling features require a paid plan
- App-store pricing may vary by region
StayFree — where it wins
- Covers web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and Wear OS
- Combines usage charts, limits, blocking, and scheduled focus mode
- Supports synchronization, overuse reminders, sleep mode, and CSV export
Where it doesn't
- CSV is the listed format for usage-data exports
- Controls focus on apps and websites rather than broader device management
- Managing coverage across platforms may require multiple apps or extensions
- Freedom5.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.33/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
A flexible cross-device blocker with strong scheduling and session controls.
Visit FreedomFull verdict → - StayFree—/10 · Free plan
A broad free option for tracking usage, setting limits, and blocking distractions.
Visit StayFreeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026